Repeals section 3372 of the public health law
New York's S 3362 repeals Section 3372 of the Public Health Law, which previously required healthcare practitioners to report patients' drug use to authorities. This change directly affects doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals who previously had this reporting obligation. The bill removes the specific legal requirement for practitioners to document and submit such information about patient substance use. The repeal simplifies administrative duties for healthcare providers but does not alter other patient privacy protections or drug-related regulations.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025
Last action Jun 11, 2025
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Jan 27, 2025
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REFERRED TO HEALTH
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Gustavo Rivera
DDemocratic/Working Families
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