New YorkReplaces the word addict or addicts and the word addiction with the words persons with substance use disorder or a variation thereof
What it does
Replaces certain appearances of the words addict, addicts and addiction with the words person with a substance use disorder, person with a mental health disorder, person with co-occurring disorder, person in recovery, or a variation thereof.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 22ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKENLatest
- Apr 1REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONSIntroduced