New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 5764
Replaces the word addict or addicts and the word addiction with the words persons with substance use disorder or a variation thereof
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Keith Brown (Republican/Conservative/Independence)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 4, 2026 · House
ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN - Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS - Feb 20, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS