Prohibits correctional facilities from denying entry to certain peer support advocates based on such advocates' prior history of incarceration

Entry protections for previously incarcerated peer advocates

New York correctional facilities cannot unreasonably deny qualified peer support advocates entry solely because they were previously incarcerated. Advocates must be certified or licensed by a state agency, state-authorized group, or nationally recognized accrediting agency or association. They must participate in authorized correctional substance use treatment and transition services, including medication-assisted treatment. The protection takes effect 60 days after the act becomes law. The law immediately authorizes rule changes needed for implementation, to be completed by that effective date.