S3416D
An act to amend the Public Health Law — 2025-06-05 · Calendar #1482
The New York State Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Fernandez to amend the Public Health Law and expand access to addiction treatment medications. The bill, Calendar Number 1482 (S3416D), passed on a 57-3 vote, with Senators Chan, Lanza, and Walczyk voting in opposition. The measure authorizes doctors and nurses to dispense up to three days of buprenorphine to patients presenting in crisis at hospitals and clinics, providing what Fernandez described as a crucial stabilization bridge for individuals seeking recovery. Fernandez argued the bill aligns New York with federal guidelines and addresses a critical gap in the state's addiction treatment infrastructure, preventing patients from leaving medical facilities without access to medication-assisted treatment. The legislation takes effect 90 days after becoming law.
Passed Senate
Ayes: 57
· Nays: 3
Debate Summary
Sen. Fernandez argued the bill addresses a critical gap in addiction treatment by allowing doctors and nurses to dispense up to three days of buprenorphine to patients in crisis at hospitals and clinics. She characterized the measure as aligning with federal guidelines and providing a crucial stabilization bridge for individuals seeking recovery, preventing patients from leaving facilities without access to treatment.
Transcript Mentions
These votes were extracted from the floor transcript by AI. NYS Senate roll calls are read in full, but AI extraction may not capture every senator — so this list is incomplete and skews toward named dissenting votes. Use the Official API Data table above for the complete roll call.
| Senator | Vote | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Chan | nay | Republican |
| Lanza | nay | Republican |
| Walczyk | nay | Republican |