Creates the substance use disorder treatment bill of rights to be posted in a conspicuous place in all treatment facilities

Summary

The bill adds a new subsection to the mental hygiene law requiring every substance‑use disorder program, service, or facility to display a Bill of Rights in a conspicuous location and to provide a copy to each patient at admission. The rights cover participation in treatment planning, informed consent, privacy, access to records, freedom from coercion, and grievance reporting. The measure aims to increase transparency and protect patient autonomy in addiction treatment.

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