New York A04762 mandates state agencies, public authorities, and municipalities to replace the term "emotionally disturbed person" with "person.

New York A04762 amends the executive law to require all documents used by state agencies, public authorities, and municipalities to replace the term "emotionally disturbed person" with "person experiencing an emotional crisis." This includes forms, preprinted documents, public-facing documents, training materials, agency guidance, and manuals. The change aims to use more person-centered language in mental health references. The amendment will take effect one year after the law is enacted.

New York A04762 mandates state agencies, public authorities, and municipalities to replace the term "emotionally disturbed person" with "person.

New York A04762 amends the executive law to require all documents used by state agencies, public authorities, and municipalities to replace the term "emotionally disturbed person" with "person experiencing an emotional crisis." This includes forms, preprinted documents, public-facing documents, training materials, agency guidance, and manuals. The change aims to use more person-centered language in mental health references. The amendment will take effect one year after the law is enacted.