Relates to adding fetal alcohol spectrum disorders to the definition of developmental disability

This bill (A 999) updates New York's definition of developmental disability in the mental hygiene law to explicitly include fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), covering conditions like fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), partial FAS, and alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder (ARND). It directly affects individuals with FASD who meet specific criteria: being over age 7, having a diagnosed FASD by a qualified provider, having the condition start before age 22, showing it will likely continue indefinitely, and experiencing significant impact on daily living activities. The key mechanism is adding these FASD conditions to the list of qualifying disabilities, aligning them with existing conditions like autism or cerebral palsy for eligibility purposes. This change ensures FASD is formally recognized under the state's developmental disability framework, affecting how individuals access related services and support.