New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08392

Introduced
5/13/25  
Refer
5/13/25  
Report Pass
6/13/25  
Refer
6/13/25  
Report Pass
6/13/25  

Caption

Provides that any volunteer agency who is granted state aid by the office of addiction services and supports or pursuant to a contract with a local governmental unit shall receive the full amount of such state aid within sixty days from approval; provides that volunteer agencies shall have two years to spend such aid.

Impact

The proposed legislation could significantly impact the operational capabilities of volunteer agencies involved in addiction services. By guaranteeing timely funding, the bill enables these agencies to allocate resources more effectively towards treatment and prevention programs. This financial assurance is particularly crucial in the context of increasing substance use disorders, as it allows agencies to maintain and expand their services without the disruptions often caused by funding delays.

Summary

Bill A08392 aims to amend the Mental Hygiene Law to enhance the financial support provided to volunteer agencies offering addiction services. The bill stipulates that any volunteer agency receiving state aid from the Office of Addiction Services and Supports or through contracts with local governments must receive the full amount of such aid within sixty days of approval. This provision is designed to ensure prompt funding for addiction treatment services, which can be essential for addressing substance use issues in communities across New York State.

Contention

While the bill has the potential to streamline funding for addiction services, there may be concerns regarding its implementation. Critics may argue about the financial impact on state budgets, especially if demand for aid from these volunteer agencies exceeds projections. Moreover, there could be debates about the effectiveness of current regulations surrounding the allocation of state aid and whether this bill addresses the root causes of addiction or merely provides a temporary fix through expedited funding.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY A03093

Relates to certificates of honorable separation from or service in the armed forces of the United States; provides that such certificates shall be forwarded to the appropriate local veterans' service agency within 60 days of receipt.

NY S05416

Relates to certificates of honorable separation from or service in the armed forces of the United States; provides that such certificates shall be forwarded to the appropriate local veterans' service agency within 60 days of receipt.

NY S00276

Provides that a false representation of affiliation or approval, or false implication of such affiliation or approval, of any official, state or local agencies or other official source, shall be false advertising.

NY A03568

Provides that a false representation of affiliation or approval, or false implication of such affiliation or approval, of any official, state or local agencies or other official source, shall be false advertising.

NY A09153

Requires contractors receiving public funds to pay amounts owed to small businesses and minority-owned business enterprises within seven days of receipt of payment from state agencies.

NY S08621

Requires contractors receiving public funds to pay amounts owed to small businesses and minority-owned business enterprises within seven days of receipt of payment from state agencies.

NY A01482

Provides that a full time elementary or secondary student shall not have capacity to consent to sexual conduct with a school employee at his or her school or a co-located school, including volunteers, when the employee is 18 or older and more than 4 years older than such student at the time of the act and knows or should reasonably have known that the student was a student at the school or a co-located school, and such employee is not a full time student at such school, nor married to such student.

NY S08498

Provides that an unsuccessful offerer may additionally request a written explanation comparable to such debriefing to be provided by mail or electronic mail, which the state agency shall provide within sixty days of the offerer's request for a written explanation; lengthens the period in which a debriefing shall be requested by the unsuccessful offerer and the length of time in which a state agency must respond from 15 days to 30 days.

NY A09753

Provides that an unsuccessful offerer may additionally request a written explanation comparable to such debriefing to be provided by mail or electronic mail, which the state agency shall provide within sixty days of the offerer's request for a written explanation; lengthens the period in which a debriefing shall be requested by the unsuccessful offerer and the length of time in which a state agency must respond from 15 days to 30 days.

NY A10254

Provides that an unsuccessful offerer may additionally request a written explanation comparable to such debriefing to be provided by mail or electronic mail, which the state agency shall provide within sixty days of the offerer's request for a written explanation; lengthens the period in which a debriefing shall be requested by the unsuccessful offerer and the length of time in which a state agency must respond from 15 days to 30 days.

Similar Bills

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