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A.2128/S.5196 (Rosenthal/Hoylman-Sigal) 

An Act To Amend The Public Health Law And Tax Law, In Relation To Prohibiting The Storage Of Flavored Vapor Products Near Where Vapor Or Tobacco Products Are Sold At Retail Or Wholesale

A.2705/S.4801 (Gonzalez-Rojas/Rivera) 

AN ACT to amend the public  health  law,  in  relation  to  state  aid reimbursement for public health services provided by a municipality in the city of New York

A.1118 (Paulin) 

AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to increasing monetary penalties for public health law violations and providing support for the nursing home quality improvement demonstration program

A.765 (McDonald) 

AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to adult immunization reporting requirements

01.21.2025 Emerging Issues Committee Minutes 
Climate Change & Health Adaptation Resource Guide 

The Climate Change and Health Adaptation Resource Guide is designed to empower local health departments (LHDs) in their efforts to address the complex intersections of climate change and public health. Originally developed during the Fall 2022 Climate and Health Adaptation Workshops, this guide has since become a comprehensive, evolving resource that will be updated as needed.

Packed with actionable insights, case studies, resource hubs, toolkits, and funding opportunities, the guide serves as a vital tool for LHDs to navigate challenges such as extreme heat, vector-borne diseases, and weather-related health impacts. It supports climate change adaptation efforts, fosters cross-sector collaboration, and promotes resilience in communities across New York State.

Your feedback and contributions are invaluable! If you have resources to share, updates to suggest, or notice any issues, please reach out to Danielle Pellino at [email protected].

12.17.2024 Emerging Issues and Environmental Health Committee Notes 
Model Overdose Reversal Agents Act

The goal of the Model Overdose Reversal Agents Act is to provide a template of suggested legislative provisions that gives legislators and policymakers the means to expand access to ORAs in the state and, thus, save more lives. This Act is comprehensive and enables legislators to completely replace any existing ORA laws with this Act or use individual provisions that best address the needs of the state.

Naloxone Prescription Mandates

In response to increasing overdose fatality rates, states have passed legislation to increase access to the opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone, including provisions that allow for the distribution of naloxone through pharmacies. Some states have gone further and now require that naloxone be prescribed or offered to some patients. This fact sheet describes those requirements and links to the relevant laws as of 2024.

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