Bill > S04627

This bill requires the New York State Department of Health and Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to conduct a comprehensive study on the health impacts of repeated exposure to dangerous substances (including fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, synthetic hallucinatory substances, and certain prescription drugs) on law enforcement and correctional officers during professional activities like screenings, raids, and arrests. The study must explore multiple aspects of such exposure, including identifying both short-term and long-term health effects, developing methods to reduce repeated exposure, evaluating current treatment effectiveness, establishing best practices to minimize health risks, examining treatment disparities across New York state, and determining whether additional regional treatment centers are needed. The departments are mandated to submit a detailed report with their findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the governor and legislature within one year of the act's effective date, with the goal of protecting the health and safety of law enforcement personnel who are routinely at risk of substance exposure during their professional duties.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4627