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NY A07347
NY A07347Renames the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services to be the office of addiction services and supports, and expands the scope of responsibilities of such office.
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Introduced
04/25/2019
04/25/2019
In Committee
05/15/2019
05/15/2019
Crossed Over
05/15/2019
05/15/2019
Passed
09/13/2019
09/13/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/13/2019
09/13/2019
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to definitions related to addiction disorders, to change the name of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services, and the scope of responsibilities of such office; and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill renames the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services to the Office of Addiction Services and Supports, and expands the scope of responsibilities of this office to include services related to all addictive disorders, including substance use disorders and gambling disorders, rather than just alcoholism and substance abuse. The bill also updates definitions and terminology throughout the mental hygiene law to reflect this change.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
signed chap.281 (on 09/13/2019)
Official Document
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