New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 7508: Requires health care professionals to prescribe opioid antagonists when prescribing an opioid
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 7508 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires health care professionals to prescribe opioid antagonists when prescribing an opioid. Primary sponsor: Cordell Cleare (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires health care professionals to prescribe opioid antagonists when prescribing an opioid and discuss the dangers of opioid addiction with such patient in a manner consistent with regulations promulgated by the commissioner of health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordell Cleare | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
- REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS