Establishing a public outreach and education campaign regarding the availability and use of fentanyl test strips.
Where it stands: In the Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use; last step: mental health and substance use postponed a decision on Oct 21, 2026.
- Introduced
- Committee hearing (current step)
- Committee vote
- Council vote
- Mayor
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Official summary
This bill would require the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to, no later than one year after the effective date of the proposed legislation, establish an ongoing public outreach and education campaign regarding the use and availability of fentanyl test strips. The campaign would focus on the creation and distribution of informational materials that inform New Yorkers about organizations through which and locations where these strips are available, educate New Yorkers on how to use these strips effectively, and encourage New Yorkers to use these strips. The Commissioner would also be required to post these materials online and make all of the materials available in English and in each of the designated citywide languages.
Timeline
- Thu, Jan 29, 2026Introduced in the CouncilFormally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.City Council: “Introduced by Council”
- Thu, Jan 29, 2026Sent to committeeAssigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
- Wed, Oct 21, 2026Public hearing: Mental Health and Substance UseCouncil members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
- Wed, Oct 21, 2026Mental Health and Substance Use postponed a decisionNo vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
How members voted
No roll-call votes recorded yet.