Bill re: Accessing SUD Services based on Gender Identity, Expression & Preference signed by Governor

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