A01084

Provides free fentanyl test strips to individuals at specified distribution facilities; requires a public awareness campaign on the dangers of fentanyl and the provision of the test strips.

Introduced·1/8/25
Introduced Text

New York A01084 establishes a program to provide free fentanyl test strips at specified facilities and mandates a public awareness campaign on.

New York A01084 amends the mental hygiene law to create a program for free fentanyl test strips at various facilities, including hospital emergency rooms, addiction treatment centers, homeless shelters, and urgent care centers. The bill also requires the commissioner, in collaboration with the health department, to launch a public awareness campaign on the dangers of fentanyl, detailing where it may be found and the availability of the free test strips. The program aims to enhance public safety by enabling individuals to detect fentanyl presence.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Assembly Alcoholism And Drug Abuse Committee: Favorable refer to committee Ways and Means

11 Yea

DDRDDDDDDRD

0 Nay

3 Absent

DDR

Calendar

May 19, 2025

12:00 AM

Assembly Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee Hearing

History

Jun 22

Assembly

enacting clause stricken

Jan 7

Assembly

referred to ways and means

May 19, 2025

Assembly

reported referred to ways and means