Bill > S06082

This bill establishes a new community chemical dependency services expansion program that allocates state funds to local governmental units for providing chemical dependency treatment services. The funding will be distributed based on several key criteria, including the efficiency of service delivery, the ability to link detoxification clients to ongoing treatment, and the maintenance of existing services. Local units must demonstrate they have maintained their previous level of local financial contributions to qualify for funds. The funds can only be used for chemical dependency treatment services, including detoxification, and related administrative expenses. The bill requires the commissioner to have oversight capabilities, including the power to inspect and examine financial and service records of recipient units. Importantly, the bill specifies that the funding amount will be determined annually and will include reductions in medical assistance expenditures for medically managed chemical dependency detoxification. The program explicitly does not create a legal entitlement to services or funds for individuals or localities, and it excludes medically managed detoxification in general hospitals from its definition of chemical dependency treatment services. The program is set to be in effect until March 31, 2029, at which point it will be automatically repealed.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6082