New York A04062 amends laws to set standards for medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorders in correctional facilities and testing for.
New York A04062 establishes standards for medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorders in county correctional facilities. It mandates that all incarcerated individuals be medically tested for opioid use upon incarceration. The bill requires decisions about medication type, dosage, and duration to be made by qualified health care professionals in consultation with correctional administrators. It ensures that incarcerated individuals who test positive for opioid use are informed of their eligibility for medication assisted treatment.
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