New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5764: Replaces the word addict or addicts and the word addiction with the words persons with substance use disorder or a variation thereof

In committee Last action March 4, 2026: ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

Plain-language summary

A 5764 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Replaces the word addict or addicts and the word addiction with the words persons with substance use disorder or a variation thereof. Primary sponsor: Keith Brown (Republican/Conservative/Independence). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Keith Brown (Republican/Conservative/Independence).