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NY A05125
NY A05125Requires that where a health care professional or professionals require the completion of an allergy checklist or form by the patient, prior to receiving care by such professional or professionals, the checklist or form shall also inquire about the opioid history of such patient.
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Introduced
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to requesting the opioid history of certain persons
AI Summary
This bill requires healthcare professionals who ask patients to complete an allergy checklist or form before receiving care to also include questions about the patient's opioid history. The purpose of collecting this information is to help healthcare providers make informed diagnostic and treatment decisions that can prevent potential opioid relapses. The bill emphasizes that this new requirement does not replace existing regulations about consulting the prescription monitoring program registry, which is a database that tracks controlled substance prescriptions. By adding this requirement to the public health law, the bill aims to give healthcare providers more comprehensive information about a patient's medical background, specifically focusing on their history with opioid medications. The bill will go into effect 90 days after it becomes law, and during that time, relevant regulations can be prepared for implementation.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
referred to health (on 01/07/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5125 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05125&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A05125 |
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