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Senator · Senate District 3
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History
- Print number 5463a
- Amend and recommit to alcoholism and drug abuse
- Referred to alcoholism and drug abuse
- Referred to alcoholism and drug abuse
Companion bill
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Establishes the sober living task force
In Senate Committee · Alcoholism And Drug Abuse · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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Title of bill
An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to establishing the sober living task force; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose
The purpose of the bill is to identify and promote alcohol and drug free living environments statewide for persons in recovery from a chemical dependency.
Summary of specific provisions
This legislation would amend Mental Hygiene Law by adding a new section 19.04, creating the sober living task force. The responsibilities of the task force would include establishing best practice guidelines for a sober living residence; developing a plan to establish a statewide sober living network; identifying barriers for individuals to access recovery services, residential treatment for chemical dependency, and alcohol and drug free living environments; and provide recommendations related to program or policy initiatives deemed appropriate by the task force. The task force would also be required to provide a report no later than December 31, 2016 to the legislature.
The effective date of this bill would be thirty days after it shall have become law and it would expire and be deemed repealed one year after such effective date.
Justification
It is widely accepted that stable and safe alcohol and drug free housing promotes long term abstinence for a person in recovery from a chemical dependency. Unfortunately, in New York State there is a lack of such housing which has the potential to be a serious obstacle to long term abstinence, disrupting recovery for even the most highly motivated individuals. The National Institute of Health (NIH) noted studies that indicate individuals completing treatment who return to a living environment with alcohol and drugs present are more likely to relapse, in contrast to an individual who is living in an environment supportive of sobriety.
Prior legislative history
New Bill
Fiscal implications
Undetermined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become law and shall expire and be deemed repealed one year after such effective date.
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