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NY S08210
Bill
Status
5/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Samra Brouk
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state agencies, public authorities, and municipalities from using the term "emotionally disturbed person" in forms, preprinted documents, public-facing documents, training materials, agency guidance, or manuals
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Requires all existing documents using "emotionally disturbed person" to be amended to use "person experiencing an emotional crisis" instead
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Takes effect one year after becoming law, with agencies authorized to begin making necessary rule and regulation changes immediately upon passage
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Applies to materials used to identify or denote individuals experiencing emotional distress or mental health crises
Legislative Description
Requires documents utilized by state agencies, public authorities and municipalities to replace the term "emotionally disturbed person" with the term "person experiencing an emotional crisis".
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A4762B
6/12/2025