Directs the commissioner of health to create rules promoting opioid misuse recovery and reducing addiction medicine diversion.

The bill amends the public health law to mandate the commissioner of health to create rules and regulations for medical providers treating opioid misuse. These rules include providing patients with information on addiction medication options, harm reduction services, and peer recovery support. The commissioner must also establish diversion control practices for medications not taken under clinical supervision. The commissioner will set penalties for non-compliant medical practitioners. The act takes effect January 1, 2026.

Directs the commissioner of health to create rules promoting opioid misuse recovery and reducing addiction medicine diversion.

The bill amends the public health law to mandate the commissioner of health to create rules and regulations for medical providers treating opioid misuse. These rules include providing patients with information on addiction medication options, harm reduction services, and peer recovery support. The commissioner must also establish diversion control practices for medications not taken under clinical supervision. The commissioner will set penalties for non-compliant medical practitioners. The act takes effect January 1, 2026.