Heroin Task Force
In March 2014, the New York State Senate Majority Coalition created the Joint Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction to examine the alarming rise in use of heroin and opioids across New York State. Task Force members look at the issues surrounding the increase in drug abuse, addiction, and drug related crimes; solicit input from experts and other stakeholders; and develop recommendations used to create legislation to address concerns that are raised.
Heroin Task Force Co-Chairs call for enactment of Laree's Law
February 11, 2016
Murphy announces 12 new drop boxes for unused medications
January 27, 2016
Heroin Task Force calls for statewide NARCAN registry
January 15, 2016
Gov. signs Murphy's bill expanding drug treatment court access
September 29, 2015
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