Relates to reimbursement for non-medical transportation for individuals with a substance use disorder to receive peer support services

Latest action Apr 29, 2026

Relates to reimbursement for non-medical transportation for individuals with a substance use disorder to receive peer support services.

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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

New York State Senate

Amends the Mental Hygiene Law.

Committee

Alcoholism And Substance Use Disorders · New York State Senate

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Relates to reimbursement for peer and transportation services for indi- viduals with a substance use disorder

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Alcoholism And Substance Use Disorders
Senate Alcoholism And Substance Use DisordersApr 29, 2026Result: passed
(6) (0) (0) (1)
Vote: Committee vote · Alcoholism And Substance Use Disorders
Senate Alcoholism And Substance Use DisordersMar 12, 2025Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)

The sponsor's argument

Why Pete Harckham says this is needed

Currently, peer services for individuals with a substance use disorder diagnosis, which are provided in certified OASAS settings, qualify for reimbursement. Although peer services are generally the same regardless of the setting, some recovery support settings like recovery support homes, which offer peer services do not qualify for reimbursement because they are not affiliated with an outpatient treatment center. Understanding that recovery is a lifelong journey, we must ensure that those seeking support are able to receive it in a timely manner and that providers are adequately reimbursed so they are incentivized to continue to provide these services. This bill seeks to create a reimbursement rate for existing facilities that offer transportation to peer support services. Supporting these alternative locations supports individuals who are seeking peer services by offering these services where the individuals are already currently visiting and increasing the peer retention rate.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Apr 29, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Apr 20, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Alcoholism and Substance Use Disorders
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
NY Senate
Mar 12, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Feb 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
NY Senate

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