Vote: Committee vote · Alcoholism And Substance Use Disorders
Senate Alcoholism And Substance Use DisordersMay 21, 2026Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)
Senate bill · S2446 (2025-26)
Establishes a wound care kit and xylazine test strip distribution
Latest action May 21, 2026
New York State Senate
Same as A5374, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Establishes a wound care kit and xylazine test strip distribution program to supply wound care kits designed for the treatment of injection-related wounds and skin and soft tissue infections, and xylazine test strips, to individuals with a substance use disorder or who are otherwise at risk of drug use, free of charge; prohibits facilities from collecting personally identifying information on such individuals; prohibits police from targeting individuals receiving wound care kits or xylazine test strips under such program.
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Amends the Mental Hygiene Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
To establish a program providing free wound care kits and xylazine test strips to individuals with substance use disorders or those at risk of drug use, preventing injection-related infections and detecting xylazine contamination.
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Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Alcoholism And Substance Use Disorders · New York State Senate.
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The sponsor's argument
Why Nathalia Fernandez says this is needed
The rise in injection-related infections and the prevalence of xylazine contamination in illicit substances pose significant health risks to individuals with substance use disorders. Wound care kits and xylazine test strips can help mitigate these risks by providing necessary tools for proper wound care and the detection of xylazine. This program would ensure that these resources are accessible free of charge while protect- ing the privacy of individuals receiving them. Moreover, the public awareness campaign will educate individuals on the importance of wound care and the dangers of substances cut with xylazine, promoting safer practices among those at risk.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Committee vote · Alcoholism And Substance Use Disorders
Senate Alcoholism And Substance Use DisordersFeb 26, 2025Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)
Full history
- May 21, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
NY Senate
- Feb 26, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
- Feb 13, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
NY Assembly
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- Jan 17, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
NY Senate