New York S08210 mandates state agencies, public authorities, and municipalities to replace the term "emotionally disturbed person" with "person.

New York S08210 requires 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 compassionate language for individuals facing emotional distress or mental health crises. The act will take effect one year after becoming law, with necessary rule amendments authorized immediately.

New York S08210 mandates state agencies, public authorities, and municipalities to replace the term "emotionally disturbed person" with "person.

New York S08210 requires 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 compassionate language for individuals facing emotional distress or mental health crises. The act will take effect one year after becoming law, with necessary rule amendments authorized immediately.