New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 697: Prohibits the use of the term "excited delirium" as a diagnosis, label, or cause of death

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: AMENDED ON THIRD READING 697A

Plain-language summary

A 697 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the use of the term "excited delirium" as a diagnosis, label, or cause of death. Primary sponsor: Jessica González-Rojas (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): AMENDED ON THIRD READING 697A.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jessica González-Rojas (Democratic/Working Families). 21 co-sponsors.