New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1937: Relates to patient counseling before issuing a prescription for a schedule II opioid
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 1937 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to patient counseling before issuing a prescription for a schedule II opioid. Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to patient counseling before issuing a prescription for a schedule II opioid; requires practitioners to consult with the patient regarding the quantity of the opioid and the patient's option to fill the prescription in a lesser quantity, and to inform the patient of the risks associated with opiate addiction and document the reason for the prescription.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Rosenthal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Rebecca Seawright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION