2025-2026 Regular Session • New York Legislature
S03600
Legislative Summary
Eliminates criminal and civil penalties for possession of controlled substances; establishes the drug decriminalization task force to develop recommendations for reforming state laws, regulations and practices so that they align with the stated goal of treating substance use disorder as a disease, rather than a criminal behavior.
Demographic Impact
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Bill History
1/28/2025
REFERRED TO CODES
Senate
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(1/28/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Codes(Senate)
Sponsors
Democrat: 5
Primary Sponsor
Gustavo Rivera
Democrat