NY A 8540

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Enacts the Fentanyl Fathers and Mothers Act

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

Quick answers

Did NY A 8540 pass?

No. NY A 8540 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process (2026-05-18). Latest recorded action (2026-05-18): HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN EDUCATION

What is NY A 8540 about?

Requires the education department, in consultation with the department of health, to develop and adopt a comprehensive fentanyl education, awareness, and recognition program for all public, charter, and private schools in the state.

Who sponsors NY A 8540?

Robert Smullen is the primary sponsor of NY A 8540, joined by 4 cosponsors.

Description

Introduced: —
Latest action: 2026-05-18 — HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN EDUCATION
Bill type: bill
Last updated: —

Committees

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Action timeline

2025-05-20
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
referral-committee
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
referral-committee
2026-05-18
HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN EDUCATION
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Votes

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Related bills

Companion bill: S 8466

Official source

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/A8540?summary=&detail=

Attribution

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