New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 4997: Prohibits nursing homes and care facilities from denying admission to individuals receiving a controlled substance medication for a substance use disorder

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO HEALTH

Plain-language summary

S 4997 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits nursing homes and care facilities from denying admission to individuals receiving a controlled substance medication for a substance use disorder. Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HEALTH.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families).