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A 99 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires instruction in senior high schools regarding calling 911 when witnessing or experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose

Summary
Requires instruction in senior high schools regarding calling 911 when witnessing or experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose; provides that pupils shall receive instruction regarding the lawfulness of calling 911 when witnessing or experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose; encourages pupils to call 911 when witnessing or experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose without fear of arrest.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves fear of arrest for calling 911 during overdoses, reducing criminalization of drug use and aligning with harm reduction reform in criminal justice.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEncourages overdose emergency response education, promoting timely medical assistance and public health safety without fear of arrest, aligning with healthcare access and public health initiatives.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Linda Rosenthal
Linda Rosenthal
DDemocratic
NY
67
Co
Photo of Jo Anne Simon
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
NY
52
Co
Photo of Karen McMahon
Karen McMahon
DDemocratic
NY
146