Relates to dispensing certain individuals with opioid reversal drugs upon discharge

Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Alcoholism and Drug Abuse · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Health · New York State Assembly, Health · New York State Senate, Rules · New York State Assembly, Rules · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

(b) Upon discharge of an individual who appears to be at risk for a substance use disorder, such hospital shall dispense at least two doses of opioid reversal drugs. (o)Upon discharge from an inpatient facility operated or licensed by the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services or the office of mental health, a patient who appears to be at risk for a substance use disorder shall be dispensed at least two doses of opioid reversal drugs. PURPOSE AND JUSTIFICATION: Under current law, hospitals or substance use treatment facilities are recommended to inform an individual upon discharge of the availability of opioid reversal drugs and have the option to prescribe them to a patient. This legislation would simply require a hospital or substance use treat- ment facility to prescribe or dispense at least two doses of opioid reversal drugs to a patient upon discharge. By enacting this legis- lation, New York State will increase access to lifesaving opioid reversal drugs to those who are at risk for substance use disorder. EXISTING LAW: None.

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Full history

1. Feb 10, 2026

   Reported out of committee

   REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

   NY Assembly

2. Jan 7, 2026

   Referred to committee

   REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE

   NY Assembly

3. Jan 7, 2026

   Referred to committee

   REFERRED TO HEALTH

   NY Senate

4. Nov 7, 2025

   Referred to committee

   REFERRED TO RULES

   NY Senate

5. May 19, 2025

   Reported out of committee

   REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

   NY Assembly

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