Expands the responsibilities of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports to include defining addiction professionals and establishing a board.

The bill amends the mental hygiene law to expand the scope of responsibilities of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports. It defines "addiction professional" as an individual holding a valid license, credential, certificate, or authorization issued by the office. The office is tasked with establishing an addiction professionals board to advise on licensing and credentialing processes, setting fees for education and training, and developing guidelines for treatment programs in correctional facilities.

Expands the responsibilities of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports to include defining addiction professionals and establishing a board.

The bill amends the mental hygiene law to expand the scope of responsibilities of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports. It defines "addiction professional" as an individual holding a valid license, credential, certificate, or authorization issued by the office. The office is tasked with establishing an addiction professionals board to advise on licensing and credentialing processes, setting fees for education and training, and developing guidelines for treatment programs in correctional facilities.