New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 99: Requires instruction in senior high schools regarding calling 911 when witnessing or experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 99 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires instruction in senior high schools regarding calling 911 when witnessing or experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose. Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires instruction in senior high schools regarding calling 911 when witnessing or experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose; provides that pupils shall receive instruction regarding the lawfulness of calling 911 when witnessing or experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose; encourages pupils to call 911 when witnessing or experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose without fear of arrest.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Rosenthal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Karen McMahon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“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 EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION