New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8758: Replaces the term addict with the term person with substance use disorder

Enacted Last action February 13, 2026: SIGNED CHAP.42

Plain-language summary

S 8758 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Replaces the term addict with the term person with substance use disorder. Primary sponsor: Nathalia Fernández (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): SIGNED CHAP.42.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Nathalia Fernández (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.