N.Y. Executive Law § 170-j: Mental health references contained in state and municipal forms

* § 170-j. Mental health references contained in state and municipal

forms. No form, preprinted document, other public-facing document,

training material, agency guidance, or manual utilized by a state

agency, public authority or municipality shall use the term "emotionally

disturbed person" to identify or denote a person experiencing emotional

distress or an emotional or mental health crisis. All forms or

preprinted documents, other public-facing documents, training materials,

agency guidance or manuals utilizing such term shall be amended to

replace the term "emotionally disturbed person" with the term "person

experiencing an emotional crisis".

* NB Effective September 26, 2026