New York S00264 prohibits government agencies from denying employment to individuals recovering from substance use disorder.
New York S00264 amends the executive law to prohibit government agencies from denying employment to prospective employees solely based on their recovery from substance use disorder. This law aims to protect individuals recovering from substance use disorder from discriminatory practices by government agencies. The term "government agency" includes various state and local government entities, and "substance use disorder" is defined according to the mental hygiene law. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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