Bill > S01987

This bill amends the New York public health law to require hospitals to provide medically supervised detoxification services to all patients who need them. If a hospital is at 90% capacity or higher, it must connect the patient to an alternative facility within the patient's network that can provide these detoxification services without increasing the patient's health or life risks. The bill builds upon existing regulations by adding a new requirement for hospitals to either directly provide substance use disorder detoxification services or find an appropriate alternative facility for patients when they cannot accommodate the patient at their own location. The bill will take effect 30 days after it becomes law, and it applies to healthcare professionals licensed under title eight of the education law who provide direct patient care. Medically supervised detoxification is a critical service for individuals dealing with substance use disorders, ensuring they can safely manage withdrawal symptoms under professional medical supervision.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1987