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Local law · Int 0359-2024

Including food service establishments, retail establishments, and health clubs in the opioid antagonist program

New York City Council

Filed at end of sessionLatest action Dec 31, 2025

Sponsor: Chi A. Ossé (Council Member, District 36, Democratic)

Introduced in conjunction with the Brooklyn Borough President.

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to including food service establishments, retail establishments, and health clubs in the opioid antagonist program

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Sep 7, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to include food service establishments, retail establishments, and health clubs in an existing Opioid Antagonist Program, which already serves nightlife establishments. The program would permit food service establishments, retail establishments, and health clubs in the City to request and retain up to 5 free doses of an opioid antagonist at a time, to keep on premises for administration to patrons, staff or individuals on the premises experiencing an opioid overdose. This bill would also require DOHMH to offer free resources and training to staff of participating entities on the administration of opioid antagonists.

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

Where it stands

The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted
Filed at end of session

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Cosponsors

12

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

  • Democratic12

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Full history

  1. Dec 31, 2025

    Filed

    This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

    NYC Council

  2. Feb 28, 2024

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  3. Feb 28, 2024

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

    NYC Council

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