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Int 0868-2024
| * | Oswald J. Feliz | | | Prohibiting the distribution of hypodermic syringes and needles by mobile syringe service programs in certain locations. | Introduction | This bill would prohibit the distribution by mobile syringe service programs of hypodermic syringes and needles within any playground; within 50 feet of a playground, where practicable; on any school premises, or adjacent to any school premises. | | |
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Int 1169-2025
| * | Oswald J. Feliz | | | Safe collection and disposal of needles and syringes. | Introduction | This bill would require syringe service programs in New York City to give participants guidance on safely disposing of used needles and syringes, provide information about nearby disposal sites, and offer portable disposal containers. Beginning September 1, 2026, and every six months after, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene would be required to report to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council, and post online, the steps it has taken to collect discarded sharps in public spaces, the steps syringe service providers have taken to collect discarded sharps in the areas they serve, and, when available, the total number of needles, syringes, and other sharps collected by both the department and these providers. | | |
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Res 0317-2024
| * | Linda Lee | | | Mandate basic training in addiction treatment as a requirement for medical schools that receive state funding. | Resolution | | | |
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