NY S00382

Amends the mental hygiene law to add fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) to the list of conditions that qualify as a developmental disability, alongside intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and other existing conditions

Covered FASD diagnoses include fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), partial fetal alcohol syndrome (pFAS), and alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder (ARND)

Eligibility requirements for FASD qualification: person must be over age 7, have a qualifying diagnosis from a provider, condition onset before age 22, likelihood of indefinite continuation, and substantial impact on ability to complete daily living activities

Takes effect 24 months after becoming law