Bill > S03416

This bill amends the New York Public Health Law to expand the circumstances under which practitioners can dispense controlled substances in emergency or treatment situations. Specifically, the bill allows institutional dispensers (like hospitals) to dispense controlled substances off-site during emergencies for up to twenty-four hours and gives practitioners broader authority to prescribe and dispense controlled substances for maintenance or detoxification treatment for individuals struggling with addiction. The legislation modifies existing rules to permit practitioners to prescribe schedule III, IV, or V narcotic drugs specifically approved by the FDA for addiction treatment, and clarifies that these medications can be administered or dispensed directly to patients in substance abuse or chemical dependence programs. The changes aim to provide more flexible medical care for patients with addiction, allowing practitioners to offer more immediate and comprehensive treatment options while maintaining regulatory oversight. The bill will take effect ninety days after becoming law.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3416