N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law Section 19.45*2
The council for treatment equity

There is hereby created, within the office of addiction services and supports, a council for treatment equity. The council, in conjunction with the behavioral health services advisory council, shall have the following powers and duties:

(a)

Work collaboratively with relevant state agencies, local governmental units as defined in article 41 (Local Services)article forty-one of this chapter and other affected stakeholders, including, but not limited to, providers to and representatives of vulnerable populations, in order to set priorities to achieve treatment equity in both racial and ethnically diverse areas and for vulnerable populations throughout the state;

(b)

Analyze collected data to determine the causes of treatment disparities in both racially and ethnically diverse areas and for vulnerable populations throughout the state, including any economic, physical, social or cultural barriers;

(c)

Develop and implement strategies aimed at achieving treatment equity in racially and ethnically diverse areas and among vulnerable populations;

(d)

Promote community involvement by conducting promotional and educational outreach programs regarding substance use disorders and available services; and

(e)

Review the impact of current laws, rules, regulations, policies and programs that may be affecting the ability to achieve treatment equity.

3.

Report. The council shall submit a written report to the governor, the temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly no later than one year succeeding the effective date of this section and annually thereafter, setting forth the findings, recommendations and activities of the council on matters within the scope of its powers and duties as set forth in this section. * NB There are 2 § 19.45’s

Source: Section 19.45*2 — The council for treatment equity, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/MHY/19.­45*2 (updated Jun. 24, 2022; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

19.01
Declaration of policy 19.03
Definitions 19.06
Advisory council on underage alcohol consumption and youth substance abuse 19.07
Office of alcoholism and substance abuse services 19.09
Powers of the office and commissioner 19.10
Status of facilities 19.11
Organization and administration of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services and its facilities 19.13
Local services 19.14
Civil actions against certain officers and employees of the office 19.15
Programs of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services 19.16
Methadone Registry 19.17
Programs, services, and operation of facilities in the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services 19.18–B
Certified peer recovery advocate services program 19.18–C
Corrections-based substance use disorder treatment and transition services 19.19
Personnel of the office 19.20
Review of criminal history information concerning certain prospective employees and volunteers 19.20–A
Review of criminal history information concerning prospective providers, operators and individuals seeking to be credentialed by the office 19.21
Programs, services, and operation of facilities certified or licensed by the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services 19.23
Education and training 19.25
Alcohol awareness program 19.27
Methamphetamine awareness and education program 19.28
Receipt and disbursement of federal funds 19.29
Gifts 19.31
Medication assisted treatment training requirement 19.35
Actions against persons rendering professional services at the request of the office 19.40
Provision of chemical dependence services 19.41
Facilities 19.42
Medical advisory panel 19.43
Retaliatory personnel actions 19.45
Substance use disorder education and recovery grants 19.45*2
The council for treatment equity
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Last modified:
Jun. 24, 2022

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