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Senate designates May 9 as Opioid Awareness Day, calls for renewed action
Summary
The New York State Senate passed legislation designating May 9 as Opioid Awareness Day (calendar 114, S.1811). Sponsors and members used floor debate to call for continued funding for treatment, harm reduction and destigmatization.
The New York State Senate on May 9 passed calendar number 114 (Senate print 18 11), a bill introduced by Senator Fernandez designating May 9 as Opioid Awareness Day. The measure was recorded in the affirmative and passed by roll call; the sponsor said the designation is intended to highlight continuing statewide harms from opioid overdoses and to mobilize prevention and treatment efforts.
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