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A 5764

New York - Session 2025-2026

Assembly failed 2026-03-04
Healthcare
Bill Details

Title: Replaces the word addict or addicts and the word addiction with the words persons with substance use disorder or a variation thereof

Summary

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.

Sponsor
Keith Brown
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-20 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-04 Status failed
2026-03-04 Latest Action Stricken
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