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Local law · Int 1179-2025

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

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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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Filed at end of sessionLatest action Dec 31, 2025

New York City Council

Sponsor

Erik D. Bottcher

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.

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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

Cosponsors

Tiffany L. Cabán and Chris Banks

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

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Full history

  1. Dec 31, 2025

    Filed

    This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

    NYC Council

  2. Feb 13, 2025

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  3. Feb 13, 2025

    Referred to committee

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

    NYC Council