What's happening
This bill requires the state to maintain an online, publicly searchable directory of all distributors of opioid antagonists.
Why it matters
Improves transparency and accessibility. By requiring a detailed, publicly searchable directory, the bill makes it easier for individuals, families, and organizations to find where to obtain lifesaving opioid antagonists (like naloxone) in their communities.
Supports targeted outreach and equity. The inclusion of information about special populations served and insurance providers accepted helps ensure that people with specific needs or barriers (e.g., uninsured, underinsured, marginalized groups) can identify appropriate resources, potentially reducing disparities in access.
Aids professionals and community programs. Service providers, first responders, and prevention advocates can more efficiently coordinate efforts and direct people in crisis to the right distributor, thanks to up-to-date details on locations, available medications, and hours of operation.
Allows for flexibility and efficiency. By permitting the use of existing directories, the bill helps avoid redundant work and leverages current infrastructure, streamlining implementation and reducing administrative burden.
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List Opioid Antidote Providers
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3 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to ways and means
- Reported referred to ways and means
- Referred to alcoholism and drug abuse
Companion bill
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List Opioid Antidote Providers Online
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Pete Harckham
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STATE OF NEW YORK
307
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY (Prefiled)
January 9, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. L. ROSENTHAL -- read once and referred to the Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to requiring the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services to maintain an online directory of distributors of opioid antagonists
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 19.09 of the mental hygiene law is amended by adding a new subdivision (k) to read as follows:
(k)(1) The office, in consultation with the department of health, shall maintain on its website a publicly available directory of all distributors of opioid antagonists to the public, including but not limited to, pharmacies, prevention programs and not-for-profits. As used in this subdivision, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(i) "Opioid" means an opiate as defined in section thirty-three hundred two of the public health law.
(ii) "Opioid antagonist" means a federal food and drug administration-approved drug that, when administered, negates or neutralizes in whole or in part the pharmacological effects of an opioid in the body. The opioid antagonist shall be limited to naloxone or other medications approved by the department of health for this purpose.
(2) The directory required by this subdivision shall include and be searchable by the following information:
(i) addresses of each distributor of opioid antagonists;
(ii) contact information, such as phone numbers or email addresses, for each distributor;
(iii) services offered by each distributor at each location if more than one, as well as information providing which opioid antagonists are currently available at each distributor;
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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(iv) special populations served;
(v) insurance providers accepted;
(vi) hours of operation of each distributor;
(vii) contact information of opioid addiction prevention programs; and
(viii) any other information the commissioner deems necessary.
(3) The office may utilize an existing directory to satisfy the requirements of this subdivision.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
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