New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S5969 — Creates the substance use disorder treatment bill of rights to be posted in a conspicuous place in all treatment facilities

Last action — In Senate 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 March 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Establishes a bill of rights for individuals undergoing substance use disorder treatment.

The bill creates a document outlining the rights of individuals receiving substance use disorder treatment. This document must be displayed prominently in treatment facilities.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families of individuals in treatment will have clear expectations regarding their loved ones' rights during the recovery process.

Summary

Creates the substance use disorder treatment bill of rights to be posted in a conspicuous place in all treatment facilities.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. COMMITTED TO RULES

  2. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. 1ST REPORT CAL.873

  5. PRINT NUMBER 5969A

  6. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

  7. REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

  8. COMMITTED TO RULES

  9. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  10. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  11. 1ST REPORT CAL.1282

  12. 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 S5969 do?
Creates the substance use disorder treatment bill of rights to be posted in a conspicuous place in all treatment facilities.
Who sponsors S5969?
S5969 is sponsored by Kevin S. Parker.
What is the current status of S5969?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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