Prohibits New York nursing homes and care facilities from denying admission to individuals receiving controlled substance medications for substance.
This bill amends the public health law to ensure that nursing homes and care facilities registered with both the state of New York and the federal Drug Enforcement Agency cannot deny admission to individuals who are receiving controlled substance medications for a substance use disorder. The law takes effect immediately.
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