Assembly bill · A5764 (2025-26)
Replaces the word addict or addicts and the word addiction with the words persons with substance use disorder or a variation thereof
New York State Assembly
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.
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Amends the Judiciary Law.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
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Committee
Governmental Operations · New York State Assembly
Full history
- Mar 4, 2026
Enacting Clause Stricken
ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
- Feb 20, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly