Adds fetal alcohol spectrum disorders to the definition of developmental disability in New York.

New York Senate Bill S00382 amends the mental hygiene law to include fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the definition of developmental disability. This change applies to individuals with fetal alcohol syndrome, partial fetal alcohol syndrome, and alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder. To qualify, individuals must be over seven years old, have a qualifying diagnosis by a provider, experience onset before age twenty-two, exhibit indefinite continuation of the condition, and have substantial impact on daily living activities.

Adds fetal alcohol spectrum disorders to the definition of developmental disability in New York.

New York Senate Bill S00382 amends the mental hygiene law to include fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the definition of developmental disability. This change applies to individuals with fetal alcohol syndrome, partial fetal alcohol syndrome, and alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder. To qualify, individuals must be over seven years old, have a qualifying diagnosis by a provider, experience onset before age twenty-two, exhibit indefinite continuation of the condition, and have substantial impact on daily living activities.