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A 90012025–2026 SessionIN COMMITTEEBIPARTISAN

Establishes a medetomidine, benzodiazepine, nitazenes, and/or other harmful contaminants test strip program

Introduced Aug 13, 2025Phil Steck (D-NY)10 cosponsors

Summary

Directs the commissioner of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services to establish a program for individuals to receive free drug test strips to detect the presence of medetomidine, benzodiazepine, nitazenes, and/or other harmful contaminants; directs the commissioner of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services, in cooperation with the commissioner of the department of health, to develop and conduct a public awareness and educational campaign on the dangers of medetomidine, benzodiazepine, nitazenes, and/or other harmful contaminants.

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Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Aug 13, 2025

REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE

House
Jan 7, 2026

REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE

House
Feb 10, 2026

REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

House