New York - Session 2025-2026
Title: Replaces the word addict or addicts and the word addiction with the words persons with substance use disorder or a variation thereof
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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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-04-01 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-04-01 | Latest Action | In Assembly Committee |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| S 9701 | Enacts the rapid engagement initiative act | in_committee |
| S 9709 | Relates to requiring all insurance policies and medical assistance to provide coverage for medically necessary hearing aids for children under 16 years of age | in_committee |
| S 9711 | Relates to medical debt | in_committee |
| S 9730 | Requires the use of metal detectors at all general hospital public entrances | in_committee |
| A 10791 | Establishes a loan forgiveness program for licensed mental health professionals in jails and prisons | in_committee |
| A 10820 | Relates to access to prescription drugs for chronic weight management | in_committee |
| A 10823 | Relates to the supervision of athletic trainers | in_committee |
| A 10833 | Relates to disability benefits for certain individuals employed by the Nassau county police department | in_committee |