Establishes a program to provide safe injection sites in New York.

The Safer Consumption Services Act establishes a program to provide safe injection sites in New York. The program allows entities to operate overdose prevention centers, providing a hygienic space for drug consumption, sterile supplies, and staff trained in harm reduction. The Department of Health must approve entities based on their ability to meet these standards. Approved programs are designated as authorized syringe exchange programs and opioid syringe disposal services. The act also provides immunity from certain penalties for participants in good faith.

Establishes a program to provide safe injection sites in New York.

The Safer Consumption Services Act establishes a program to provide safe injection sites in New York. The program allows entities to operate overdose prevention centers, providing a hygienic space for drug consumption, sterile supplies, and staff trained in harm reduction. The Department of Health must approve entities based on their ability to meet these standards. Approved programs are designated as authorized syringe exchange programs and opioid syringe disposal services. The act also provides immunity from certain penalties for participants in good faith.