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A5764: Replaces the word addict or addicts and the word addiction with the words persons with substance use disorder or a variation thereof

NY Assembly · Sponsor Keith Brown

Jurisdiction
New York State
Applies to
New York State (proposed)
Effective
March 4, 2026

What it requires

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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