New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S4640 — Relates to onsite overdose response services and requires certain locations and venues to maintain a supply of opioid antagonists

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill requires certain venues to have opioid antagonists for overdose response.

This measure mandates nightlife venues and event centers to keep a supply of opioid antagonists on hand. It also allows the state health commissioner to set standards for onsite overdose response services and ensures that their emergency use is protected by good Samaritan law.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers in nightlife and event venues might have training and responsibilities related to administering opioid antagonists.
  • Families: This may affect families of individuals at risk of opioid overdose, as venues are now required to have life-saving medications available.
  • Consumers: Consumers attending events will have increased safety measures in place regarding potential opioid overdoses.

Summary

Authorizes the commissioner of health to establish standards for approval of onsite overdose response services; requires nightlife establishments, sporting or event centers, theaters, concert venues, and amusement parks to maintain a supply of opioid antagonists; provides that emergency use of opioid antagonist is covered by good Samaritan law.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO HEALTH

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  5. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  6. 1ST REPORT CAL.1318

  7. REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

  8. RETURNED TO SENATE

  9. DIED IN ASSEMBLY

  10. REFERRED TO HEALTH

  11. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  12. PASSED SENATE

  13. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  14. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  15. 1ST REPORT CAL.1279

  16. PRINT NUMBER 4640A

  17. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

  18. REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does S4640 do?
Authorizes the commissioner of health to establish standards for approval of onsite overdose response services; requires nightlife establishments, sporting or event centers, theaters, concert venues, and amusement parks to maintain a supply of opioid antagonists; provides that emergency use of opioid antagonist is covered by good Samaritan law.
Who sponsors S4640?
S4640 is sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez.
What is the current status of S4640?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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