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NY A00697

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits citing "excited delirium" as a diagnosis, cause of death, or contributing factor on death certificates and autopsy reports in New York

  • 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

  • Prohibits training programs that require, encourage, or permit law enforcement actions in response to an excited delirium diagnosis

  • Prevents public agencies, contractors, and their employees from diagnosing excited delirium, reporting it as a cause of death, or conducting trainings validating it

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules5/28/2025
Codes5/19/2025
Health1/8/2025

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