New York A04159 prohibits correctional facilities from denying entry to certified peer support advocates providing substance use disorder treatment.

New York A04159 amends the correction law to ensure that certified or licensed peer support advocates, participating in corrections-based substance use disorder treatment and transition services, cannot be unreasonably denied entry into correctional facilities based on their prior history of incarceration. This law aims to facilitate the work of these advocates in providing essential treatment and support services within correctional settings.

New York A04159 prohibits correctional facilities from denying entry to certified peer support advocates providing substance use disorder treatment.

New York A04159 amends the correction law to ensure that certified or licensed peer support advocates, participating in corrections-based substance use disorder treatment and transition services, cannot be unreasonably denied entry into correctional facilities based on their prior history of incarceration. This law aims to facilitate the work of these advocates in providing essential treatment and support services within correctional settings.