N.Y. Correction Law § 138-b: Permitted entry by peer support advocates

§ 138-b. Permitted entry by peer support advocates. Peer support

advocates who are certified or licensed by a state agency, or a state

authorized entity including the New York certification board, or a

nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, and are

participating in the provision of corrections-based substance use

disorder treatment and transition services, including but not limited to

medication assistant treatment, pursuant to section 19.18-c of the

mental hygiene law, shall not be unreasonably denied entry into

correctional facilities solely based on such advocates' history of prior

incarceration.