New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A8540 — Enacts the Fentanyl Fathers and Mothers Act

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Requires the education department, in consultation with the department of health, to develop and adopt a comprehensive fentanyl education, awareness, and recognition program for all public, charter, and private schools in the state.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN EDUCATION

  2. REFERRED TO EDUCATION

  3. REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare education
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Frequently asked questions

What does A8540 do?
Requires the education department, in consultation with the department of health, to develop and adopt a comprehensive fentanyl education, awareness, and recognition program for all public, charter, and private schools in the state.
Who sponsors A8540?
A8540 is sponsored by Robert Smullen.
What is the current status of A8540?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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