Replaces certain appearances of the words addict, addicts and addiction with the words person with a substance use disorder, person with a mental.

This bill amends various sections of New York state laws to replace the terms "addict," "addicts," and "addiction" with "person with a substance use disorder," "person with a mental health disorder," "person with co-occurring disorder," or "person in recovery." The changes apply to multiple laws, including the judiciary law, mental hygiene law, public health law, county law, general city law, education law, penal law, railroad law, social services law, and others. The bill aims to use more respectful and person-first language in legal and administrative contexts.

Replaces certain appearances of the words addict, addicts and addiction with the words person with a substance use disorder, person with a mental.

This bill amends various sections of New York state laws to replace the terms "addict," "addicts," and "addiction" with "person with a substance use disorder," "person with a mental health disorder," "person with co-occurring disorder," or "person in recovery." The changes apply to multiple laws, including the judiciary law, mental hygiene law, public health law, county law, general city law, education law, penal law, railroad law, social services law, and others. The bill aims to use more respectful and person-first language in legal and administrative contexts.