Bill > S06757

This bill clarifies and expands the legal definition and scope of statewide opioid settlement agreements in New York's Mental Hygiene Law. Specifically, the bill broadens the definition of "statewide opioid settlement agreements" to include settlements with any party involved in the prescription drug supply chain who may have contributed to the opioid epidemic, rather than just specific types of entities like manufacturers and distributors. The bill removes language that limits settlements to certain named entities and replaces it with more expansive language that allows for settlements with any party related to the manufacture, promotion, dispensing, sale, and overutilization of opioid products. Additionally, the bill limits the ability of government entities to bring lawsuits against parties that have been released in these statewide settlement agreements, effectively preventing new legal actions against entities that have already reached settlement with the state. The legislation is part of New York's ongoing efforts to address the impacts of the opioid epidemic by providing a comprehensive legal framework for resolving claims against entities involved in the opioid crisis.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6757