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NY S08310

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2022

Primary Sponsor

Brad Hoylman-Sigal

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Renames the "office of alcoholism and substance abuse services" to the "office of addiction services and supports"

  • Changes terminology from "addictive disorder" to "substance use disorder" throughout the mental hygiene law

  • Establishes that patients have the right to access addiction services based on their gender identity or expression and their preference

  • Defines "gender identity or expression" as a person's actual or perceived gender-related identity, appearance, behavior, expression, or other gender-related characteristic regardless of sex assigned at birth

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to accessing substance use disorder services based on the individual's gender identity or expression and preference.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/3/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules6/3/2022
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse2/10/2022

Full Bill Text

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