New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5157: Prohibits co-pays for certain short term opioid drug prescriptions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5157 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits co-pays for certain short term opioid drug prescriptions. Primary sponsor: Joe DeStefano (Republican/Conservative). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INSURANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits insurance companies from imposing a co-pay pursuant to a follow up visit with a physician in order to receive a refill on an opioid drug prescription which was initially written for seven days or less.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2 · Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe DeStefano | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Ari Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Sam Pirozzolo | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 63 |
| Mike Reilly | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Nader Sayegh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
“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 INSURANCE
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE