A00808Introduced in the Assembly
Establishes through the department of health a drug checking services program to allow individuals to bring drugs or controlled substances and have them tested for contaminants, toxic substances, or hazardous compounds; requires the department to establish public health surveillance of the unregulated drug supply; provides exemptions for participants in the drug checking program from certain controlled substance offenses.
Introduced by Anna Kelles, District 125
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes through the department of health a drug checking services program to allow individuals to bring drugs or controlled substances and have them tested for contaminants, toxic substances, or hazardous compounds; requires the department to establish public health surveillance of the unregulated drug supply; provides exemptions for participants in the drug checking program from certain controlled substance offenses.
Where it stands
referred to ways and means
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Health Committee: Favorable refer to committee Ways and Means · May 19, 2025
16
Yes
8
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
26 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jarett Gandolfo | 7 | No |
| Charles Lavine | 13 | Yes |
| Jacob Blumencranz | 15 | No |
| Daniel Norber | 16 | No |
| Michaelle Solages | 22 | Yes |
| Edward Braunstein | 26 | Yes |
| Andrew Hevesi | 28 | Yes |
| Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas | 34 | Yes |
| Jenifer Rajkumar | 38 | Yes |
| Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn | 42 | Absent |
Bill history
referred to health
amend and recommit to health
print number 808a
amend and recommit to health
print number 808b
amend and recommit to health
print number 808c
reported referred to ways and means
referred to ways and means
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