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

This bill updates New York State laws to replace the term "addict" with "person with substance use disorder" throughout various statutes. The change directly affects legal documents, court proceedings, and medical regulations related to substance use treatment and patient care. By amending definitions and procedural rules, the legislation ensures that official records and legal language use person-first terminology to describe individuals struggling with addiction. This shift aims to promote more respectful and accurate communication within the healthcare and judicial systems without altering the underlying legal requirements for treatment or custody.