· NY legislature · 2025-2026

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.

Sponsor

Keith Brown (R-NY)

Introduced

2025-02-20

Policy area

Health

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