New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6861: Establishes a senior citizen substance use disorder demonstration programs
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 6861 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes a senior citizen substance use disorder demonstration programs. Primary sponsor: Vivian Cook (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. 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.
Directs the commissioner of the office of addiction services and supports, in consultation with the director of the state office for the aging, to develop comprehensive substance use disorder prevention, education and treatment demonstration programs for senior citizens.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian Cook | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Alex Bores | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 73 |
| Catalina Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Steven Raga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| 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 ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
- REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE