New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S05317

Introduced
2/20/25  
Refer
2/20/25  

Caption

Requires the office of addiction services and supports to collect certain demographic data for incarcerated individuals in medication assisted treatment programs.

Impact

A significant aspect of S05317 is its potential impact on state laws regarding the monitoring and reporting of substance use treatment in correctional facilities. It demands comprehensive annual reports that include demographic breakdowns of those receiving treatment, information on treatment efficacy, and suggestions for legislative improvements. This data-driven approach aims to strengthen the state's handling of substance-related disorders among inmates, aligning with broader public health goals.

Summary

Bill S05317 aims to amend the correction law and mental hygiene law in New York, specifically targeting the collection of demographic data concerning incarcerated individuals participating in medication assisted treatment programs. This bill requires the Office of Addiction Services and Supports to gather data about the effectiveness of treatment programs within correctional facilities, assessing their impact on participants' health, behavior, and reentry success. By implementing such requirements, the bill seeks to enhance the overall treatment effectiveness for individuals with substance use disorders.

Contention

While the bill is primarily driven by public health considerations, it may provoke discussions around resource allocation within correctional systems and the potential administrative burden on the Department of Corrections. Concerns could arise regarding the adequacy of support for these new reporting requirements and whether state facilities are equipped to handle the increased data collection and analysis workload. Additionally, varying opinions on treatment approaches—ranging from harm reduction to more punitive measures—might further fuel debate surrounding the bill.

Companion Bills

NY A03936

Same As Requires the office of addiction services and supports to collect certain demographic data for incarcerated individuals in medication assisted treatment programs.

Previously Filed As

NY A03936

Requires the office of addiction services and supports to collect certain demographic data for incarcerated individuals in medication assisted treatment programs.

NY S05265

Requires screening incarcerated individuals for eligibility for public benefits prior to release and assistance in applying for such programs; requires officials to seek waivers from the USDA for eligibility for such program.

NY A08955

Renames an office of addiction services and supports scholarship program the "NYS Father Peter Young Memorial Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program"; codifies the purposes of such program as offering financial education assistance to individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in addiction studies or the education requirements for an office of addiction services and supports credential at Alfred State College, Stony Brook University or Empire State University.

NY S08800

Requires the office of addiction services and supports and the office of mental health to publish information for calculation of rates paid for certain treatment pursuant to the medical assistance program in a form an manner prescribed by the commissioner of the office of addiction services and supports or the commissioner of mental health, as applicable.

NY A09509

Requires the office of addiction services and supports and the office of mental health to publish information for calculation of rates paid for certain treatment pursuant to the medical assistance program in a form an manner prescribed by the commissioner of the office of addiction services and supports or the commissioner of mental health, as applicable.

NY A07038

Requires rates paid for rehabilitation and opioid treatment be pursuant to certain fee schedules published by the office of addiction services and supports.

NY S06897

Requires rates paid for rehabilitation and opioid treatment be pursuant to certain fee schedules published by the office of addiction services and supports.

NY A03399

Requires screening incarcerated individuals for eligibility for public benefits prior to release and assistance in applying for such programs; requires officials to seek waivers from the USDA for eligibility for such program.

NY S08637

Expands the purposes of the drug treatment and public education fund to include prevention and recovery programs; requires reporting to be made available on the office of addiction services and supports' website.

NY A09653

Expands the purposes of the drug treatment and public education fund to include prevention and recovery programs; requires reporting to be made available on the office of addiction services and supports' website.

Similar Bills

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