Bill > S05106

This bill requires the State University of New York (SUNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) schools where at least 25% of undergraduate students live on campus to establish substance use recovery housing programs. These programs must provide a supportive, substance-free living environment for students in recovery from substance use disorders, offering on-site counseling, mentoring, and peer support. Schools can designate a floor, wing, or specific area within an existing campus housing building for this purpose, rather than requiring an entire dormitory to be dedicated to the program. Each institution must submit a detailed implementation plan to the Office of Higher Education within one year, which will be reviewed and approved by multiple state agencies, including the Office of Addiction Services and Supports and the Office of Mental Health. The institutions will then have four years to fully implement their recovery housing programs and are encouraged to seek federal, state, corporate, or other grant funding to support these initiatives. The goal is to provide comprehensive support for recovering students and help them maintain their sobriety while pursuing their education.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5106