Drugs & the Law

Drug Use

A.2063-B (AM Gottfried) / S.4454-A (Sen. DeFrancisco) - provides limitations on use of evidence obtained in connection with a person seeking or receiving health care for a drug overdose.

• Report in support of legislation by the Committee on Drugs and the Law, Reissued June 2011.
• Signed by Governor, Chp. 154 - July 20, 2011

Medical Marijuana

Updated report on legislation permitting the production, distribution and use of medical marijuana in New York State, February 2013.

Report in support of medical marijuana legislation (A.7347/S.2774) by the Committee on Drugs and the Law and the Committee on Health Law, February 2012.

Press Release: "New York City Bar Association Supports Medical Marijuana Legislation" - March 5, 2012

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Syringe Exchange Programs

A.8396-A (AM Gottfried) / S.5620-A (Sen. Duane) - relates to hypodermic syringes and the lawful possession of such syringes. (2009/2010 Legislative Sessions)

• Report on legislation by the Committee on AIDS and the Committee on Drugs and the Law, Reissued March 2010.
• Signed by Governor, Chp. 284 - July 30, 2010
• Legislative Affairs Blog: "Syringe Access Bill Signed Into Law" - August 3, 2010