A02398Introduced in the Assembly
Replaces the words addict or addicts with the words person with substance use disorder or a variation thereof.
Introduced by Emily Gallagher, District 50
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Replaces the words addict or addicts with the words person with substance use disorder or a variation thereof.
Where it stands
signed chap.511
November 21, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · May 19, 2025
54
Yes
2
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
62 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Yes |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Dean Murray | 3 | Yes |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Absent |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | Yes |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Yes |
| James Sanders | 10 | Absent |
Bill history
referred to alcoholism and drug abuse
reported
advanced to third reading cal.19
passed assembly
delivered to senate
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
SUBSTITUTED FOR S1814
3RD READING CAL.986
PASSED SENATE
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
delivered to governor
signed chap.511
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