New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8540: Enacts the Fentanyl Fathers and Mothers Act
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
A 8540 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the Fentanyl Fathers and Mothers Act. Primary sponsor: Robert Smullen (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the education department, in consultation with the department of health, to develop and adopt a comprehensive fentanyl education, awareness, and recognition program for all public, charter, and private schools in the state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3 · Republican/Conservative 1 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Smullen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Keith Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 12 |
| Lester Chang | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 49 |
| Pat Chludzinski | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 143 |
| Phil Palmesano | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 132 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION