Requires documents utilized by state agencies, public authorities and municipalities to replace the term "emotionally disturbed person"
It became law on Sep 26, 2025.
- Stage
- Became law
- Sponsors
- +4
- Latest action
- Sep 26, 2025
What it does
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".
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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Where it goes next
Law in New York. Agencies now write the rules that carry it out, and courts can stay or strike it.
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