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Local law · Int 0067-2026

Establishing a public outreach and education campaign regarding the availability and use of fentanyl test strips

New York City Council

Latest action Oct 21, 2026

Sponsor: David M. Carr (Council Member, District 50, Republican)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a public outreach and education campaign regarding the availability and use of fentanyl test strips

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Aug 1, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would require the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to, no later than one year after the effective date of the proposed legislation, establish an ongoing public outreach and education campaign regarding the use and availability of fentanyl test strips. The campaign would focus on the creation and distribution of informational materials that inform New Yorkers about organizations through which and locations where these strips are available, educate New Yorkers on how to use these strips effectively, and encourage New Yorkers to use these strips. The Commissioner would also be required to post these materials online and make all of the materials available in English and in each of the designated citywide languages.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use

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Cosponsors

2

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

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Full history

  1. Oct 21, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use

  2. Oct 21, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use

  3. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  4. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use

    NYC Council

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