N.Y. Executive Law Section 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

Source: Section 170-J — Mental health references contained in state and municipal forms, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/EXC/170-J (updated Oct. 3, 2025; accessed Oct. 11, 2025).

Verified:
Oct. 11, 2025

Last modified:
Oct. 3, 2025

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