New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 856: Authorizes certain facilities to provide treatment for the mental health and health care needs of individuals admitted for a substance use disorder

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE

Plain-language summary

A 856 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes certain facilities to provide treatment for the mental health and health care needs of individuals admitted for a substance use disorder. Primary sponsor: Phil Steck (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Phil Steck (Democratic).