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NY S01714
Bill
Status
4/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Samra Brouk
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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 in New York
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Bans autopsy reports and other examination reports from listing excited delirium as a cause, means, or manner of death
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Prohibits law enforcement and peace officers from referencing excited delirium in reports or taking action based on someone being diagnosed with the condition
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Bans training that requires, encourages, or permits officer actions in response to an excited delirium diagnosis
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Prohibits public agencies and their contractors from issuing excited delirium diagnoses, reporting it as a cause of death, conducting trainings, or maintaining policies that acknowledge its validity
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Defines "excited delirium" as a term describing agitation, paranoia, extreme aggression, physical violence, and apparent immunity to pain that is not recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; includes related terms like "excited delirium syndrome," "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
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
1/29/2026