Senate committee advances six substance use disorder bills, sends measures to calendar and finance On March 5, 2026, the Senate Standing Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Use Disorder advanced six bills covering urine-test privacy in diversion programs, a fentanyl prevention task force, judicial diversion rules, jail-based treatment as essential care, naloxone placement with AEDs, and a recovery-ready workplaces measure; all were reported out of committee.

The Senate is taking significant steps to combat substance use disorder by advancing six crucial bills, including lifesaving naloxone placement and new judicial diversion measures.

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New York Senate advances six bills addressing substance use recovery programs Senate committee votes on six bills to enhance substance use recovery and education services.

New York's Senate is taking bold action with six groundbreaking bills aimed at transforming substance use recovery and mental health support.

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