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A 3936

Requires the office of addiction services and supports to collect certain demographic data

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Rosenthal

OASS must collect demographic data on people using addiction services to improve targeting, accountability, and equity, with privacy safeguards.

REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
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Bill Summary · A 3936

Summary of Bill A 3936

Overview

Bill A 3936 would require the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASS) to collect certain demographic data. The bill is currently in the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse committee, having been introduced on January 30, 2025. The primary sponsor is Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal. A companion Senate bill exists: S 5317.

What the bill would do

  • Mandate that the Office of Addiction Services and Supports collect demographic information.
  • The specific data categories, collection methods, and reporting requirements would be defined in the bill text (not provided in the summary).

Key provisions (as indicated by available information)

  • Establishes a data collection obligation for OASS relating to demographic characteristics.
  • The objective appears to be to gather information that could inform program planning, evaluation, and equity considerations, though exact aims depend on the bill’s detailed language.

Who or what would be affected

  • Primary entity affected: the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASS).
  • Individuals who receive addiction-related services or participate in OASS programs may be the source of demographic data, depending on the bill’s scope.
  • Service providers and state agencies could be involved in data collection, reporting, and privacy compliance as required by the bill.
  • Policymakers and researchers could gain access to aggregate data for oversight, funding decisions, and program improvements.

Legislative history and status

  • Introduced: January 30, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse committee (on January 30, 2025).
  • No additional actions are listed in the provided information.

Related/companion measures

  • Companion bill in the Senate: S 5317 (listed twice in the provided materials).
  • Having a companion bill often helps coordinate policy between chambers and may indicate broader legislative interest in the topic.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Positive outcomes: better understanding of who is served by addiction programs; improved ability to target services, address disparities, and evaluate outcomes by demographic groups; enhanced accountability and reporting to stakeholders.
  • Privacy and safeguards: likely data privacy and confidentiality considerations will be important, given the sensitive nature of health and addiction data. Compliance with state laws on data collection and protection will be a key issue.
  • Implementation details to watch: exact data fields, data retention periods, who can access the data, reporting requirements, and any costs or resource needs for OASS to implement the collection.

Next steps and timeline (high level)

  • If advanced, the bill would move through committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Assembly.
  • The companion Senate bill (S 5317) would move through its respective chamber.
  • Passage in both chambers would require reconciliation of any differences before enactment.

Note: The summary reflects information provided for Bill A 3936. The full text would specify precise data categories, collection methodologies, privacy protections, and reporting requirements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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