New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 8758
Replaces the term addict with the term person with substance use disorder
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Nathalia Fernandez (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Replaces the term addict with the term person with substance use disorder.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 House | Assembly Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Jan 21, 2026 Senate | Floor Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Jan 20, 2026 Senate | Rules Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
SIGNED CHAP.42 - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR - Feb 5, 2026 · House
RETURNED TO SENATE - Feb 5, 2026 · House
PASSED ASSEMBLY - Feb 5, 2026 · House
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.75 - Feb 5, 2026 · House
SUBSTITUTED FOR A9474 - Jan 21, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO HEALTH - Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - Jan 20, 2026 · Senate
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.61 - Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO RULES