New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8210: Requires documents utilized by state agencies, public authorities and municipalities to replace the term "emotionally disturbed person"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8210 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 21, 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: Samra Brouk (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (June 12, 2025): SUBSTITUTED BY A4762B.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires documents utilized by state agencies, public authorities and municipalities to replace the term "emotionally disturbed person" with the term "person experiencing an emotional crisis".
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samra Brouk | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 55 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY A4762B
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1858
- COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
- PRINT NUMBER 8210A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS