Bill > S08033

This bill amends the New York State Correction Law to modify medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs in correctional facilities for individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs). Specifically, the bill requires that incarcerated individuals who have a substance use disorder (SUD) for which no FDA-approved addiction medications exist cannot be administered medications originally approved for treating a different disorder. The existing law already required the commissioner of corrections, in collaboration with the office of addiction services and supports, to establish a MAT program that offers individualized treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with SUDs. Under the current law, individuals with SUDs were offered placement in the MAT program, which was not mandatory, and treatment decisions were to be made by qualified healthcare professionals. The new provision adds a restriction that for SUDs without FDA-approved addiction medications, inmates cannot receive medications intended for other medical conditions, potentially limiting treatment options for those with complex or treatment-resistant substance use disorders.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8033