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    SECTION 170-J

    Mental health references contained in state and municipal forms

    Executive (EXC) CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE 7

    * § 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