Replaces the word addict or addicts and the word addiction with the words persons with substance use disorder or a variation thereof

Summary

The bill rewrites numerous sections of the judiciary, mental hygiene, and public health laws, swapping words like “addict” and “addiction” for “person with substance use disorder” and similar phrasing. It impacts courts, health‑care providers, and anyone subject to treatment or dispensing rules, with the goal of using respectful, person‑first language.

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