NYC Council Introduction 1126

intro.nyc/1126-2023 2022-2023 Legislative Session
Including food service establishments, retail establishments, and health clubs in the opioid antagonist program.
Status: Filed (End of Session) Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction
Sponsored by Chi A. Ossé
Introduced: July 13, 2023

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to include food service establishments, retail establishments, and health clubs in an existing Opioid Antagonist Program, which already serves nightlife establishments. The program would permit food service establishments, retail establishments, and health clubs in the City to request and retain up to 5 free doses of an opioid antagonist at a time, to keep on premises for administration to patrons, staff or individuals on the premises experiencing an opioid overdose. This bill would also require DOHMH to offer free resources and training to staff of participating entities on the administration of opioid antagonists.

Sponsors: 16