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NY A00697
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
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AI Summary
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Prohibits citing "excited delirium" as a diagnosis, cause of death, or contributing factor on death certificates and autopsy reports in New York
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Bars law enforcement and peace officers from referencing excited delirium in reports or taking any action based on an individual being diagnosed with the condition
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Prohibits training programs that require, encourage, or permit law enforcement actions in response to an excited delirium diagnosis
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Prevents public agencies, contractors, and their employees from diagnosing excited delirium, reporting it as a cause of death, or conducting trainings validating it
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Defines "excited delirium" as a term describing agitation, extreme aggression, and apparent immunity to pain that is not recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; includes related terms like "hyperactive delirium," "agitated delirium," and "exhaustive mania"
Legislative Description
Prohibits the use of the term "excited delirium" as a diagnosis, label, or cause of death on death certificates, autopsy reports, police reports or any report, policy or procedure by a public agency or contractor; defines excited delirium.
Last Action
substituted by s1714
6/6/2025