New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 2398: Replaces the words addict and addicts with the words persons with substance use disorder or a variation thereof

Enacted Last action November 21, 2025: SIGNED CHAP.511

Plain-language summary

A 2398 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Replaces the words addict and addicts with the words persons with substance use disorder or a variation thereof. Primary sponsor: Emily Gallagher (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 21, 2025): SIGNED CHAP.511.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Emily Gallagher (Democratic). 4 co-sponsors.