New York policy
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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