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NY S09063
NY S09063Includes avoidant/restrictive food intake disorders as eating disorders for the purposes of mental health.
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law and the public health law, in relation to including avoidant/restrictive food intake disorders as eating disorders for the purposes of mental health
AI Summary
This bill amends existing New York State laws to officially recognize "avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder" as a type of eating disorder for mental health purposes. Previously, eating disorders were defined to include conditions like anorexia nervosa and bulimia, referencing diagnostic manuals such as the International Classification of Disease (ICD) and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). This bill adds avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder to this definition, ensuring it is treated with the same importance as other recognized eating disorders. Additionally, it clarifies that the state's eating disorders awareness and prevention program will now explicitly cover this newly included disorder, aiming to promote awareness and reduce its incidence, particularly among young people.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH (on 01/28/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9063 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09063&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S09063 |
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