June 27, 2023
The Governor signed the legislation (discussed below) into law on Sunday, 6/25.
You can read the Assembly Bill Memo, including justification for the bill here: https://www.assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A04903&term=2023&Summary=Y&Memo=Y
THE FOLLOWING BILL(S) WERE WERE ACTED ON BY THE GOVERNOR. WE WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED.
Click Here to Find Bill Text and Memo
S993A | HOYLMAN-SIGAL — Relates to accessing substance use disorder services based on the individual’s gender identity or expression and preference Same as A 4903 Kelles SUMM : Amd §19.07, Ment Hyg L Requires the office of addiction services and supports to assure that persons who suffer from a substance use disorder have the right to seek and receive addiction services, care, treatment and rehabilitation services based on the individual’s gender identity, gender expression and/or sexual orientation. Eff. Date 07/25/2023 01/09/23 REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS 01/31/23 AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS 01/31/23 PRINT NUMBER 993A 02/08/23 1ST REPORT CAL.331 02/13/23 2ND REPORT CAL. 02/14/23 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 06/01/23 PASSED SENATE 06/01/23 DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY 06/01/23 referred to alcoholism and drug abuse 06/21/23 substituted for a4903 06/21/23 ordered to third reading rules cal.231 06/21/23 passed assembly 06/21/23 returned to senate 06/23/23 DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR 06/25/23 SIGNED CHAP.141 |