Bill > A08507

This bill amends the New York State executive law to officially designate April eighth as "Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness Day". The bill adds this new commemorative day to an existing list of annual days of recognition, which already includes numerous other memorial and awareness days such as Holocaust Remembrance Day, Susan B. Anthony Day, and Veterans' Days. Co-occurring disorders typically refer to the simultaneous presence of a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder in the same individual, a complex medical condition that can significantly impact an individual's health and treatment. By creating an official state day of awareness, the bill aims to increase public understanding, reduce stigma, and potentially promote education and support for individuals and families dealing with these challenging concurrent health conditions. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8507