New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 4762: Requires documents utilized by state agencies, public authorities and municipalities to replace the term "emotionally disturbed person"

Enacted Last action September 26, 2025: SIGNED CHAP.414

Plain-language summary

A 4762 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires documents utilized by state agencies, public authorities and municipalities to replace the term "emotionally disturbed person". Primary sponsor: Monique Chandler-Waterman (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 26, 2025): SIGNED CHAP.414.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Monique Chandler-Waterman (Democratic). 7 co-sponsors.