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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Discussion of proposed legislation Intro 868
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Linn-Walton discusses the proposed legislation Intro 868, which would prohibit mobile syringe services within 450 feet of schools and playgrounds. She outlines the department's perspective on this bill.
- SSPs already consider proximity to schools and playgrounds when citing mobile services
- The health department works with community boards to address syringe litter concerns
- The law department is reviewing the bill, considering the role of state oversight in these programs
Rebecca Linn-Walton
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Before I answer your questions, I'd like to briefly discuss the legislation being heard today.
0:16:21
Introduction eight sixty eight would prohibit SSPs, organizations acting as state licensed SEPs from conducting mobile syringe services within four fifty feet of schools and playgrounds.
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Proximities to schools playgrounds and other community assets are always considered by the SSPs when citing mobile services.
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These organizations use our data to engage communities with the highest existing overdose rates.
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The health department works closely with community boards and other community partners to respond to the syringe litter concerns.
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The law department is reviewing the bill and considering the role of state oversight in these programs.
0:16:57
We've generally deferred to the New York State Department of Health regarding the designation location, the designated location for SEPs.