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This bill establishes a comprehensive approach to controlling antibiotic resistance in New York State by creating an Office of Antibiotic-Resistance Control and an Antibiotic-Resistance Control Board. The legislation aims to address the growing public health threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria by implementing a "One Health" approach that recognizes the interconnection between human and animal health. Key provisions include creating an office to coordinate statewide efforts to reduce antibiotic misuse, establishing goals to reduce healthcare-associated and community-acquired antibiotic-resistant infections, and implementing strict regulations on antibiotic use in agriculture. The bill requires veterinarians to obtain specific authorization before prescribing medically important antibiotics to food-producing animals, prohibits using antibiotics for weight gain or disease prevention, and mandates detailed reporting on antibiotic usage. Additionally, the bill creates an Antibiotics Education Fund to support educational programs and includes MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant infections in the definition of airborne infectious diseases. Veterinarians and livestock producers who violate the regulations may face civil penalties and mandatory educational programs, with the ultimate goal of reducing antibiotic use and preventing the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3220