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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Replaces certain appearances of the words addict, addicts and addiction with the words person with a substance use disorder, person with a mental health disorder, person with co-occurring disorder, person in recovery, or a variation thereof.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Brown | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS