New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 4956: Designates services to be provided by a jail-based substance use disorder treatment, peer led recovery support services, and transition services program as essential medical care services

Passed one chamber Last action March 18, 2026: REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE

Plain-language summary

S 4956 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Designates services to be provided by a jail-based substance use disorder treatment, peer led recovery support services, and transition services program as essential medical care services. Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families). 2 co-sponsors.