New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 4961: Establishes the addiction prevention and recovery act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 4961 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the addiction prevention and recovery act. Primary sponsor: Yudelka Tapia (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the addiction prevention and recovery act; increases taxes on alcohol by fifty percent; allocates the increased revenue to a special fund to be used for the purposes of alcohol and substance abuse addiction prevention and recovery services and programs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yudelka Tapia | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
| Manny De Los Santos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
“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 ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
- REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE