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NY A08039

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/31/2019

Primary Sponsor

Clyde Vanel

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 1.03 of the Mental Hygiene Law to add a new definition of "gaming disorder"

  • Defines gaming disorder as a disorder due to addictive behavior as specified in the most recent edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) published by the World Health Organization

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Adds gaming disorder to the types of disorders classified in the mental hygiene law.

Last Action

referred to mental health

1/8/2020

Committee Referrals

Mental Health5/31/2019

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