Replaces certain appearances of the words addict, addicts and addiction with the words person with a substance use disorder, person with a mental health disorder, person with co-occurring disorder, person in recovery, or a variation thereof.

This bill updates legal language to use person-first terminology when referring to individuals with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, or co-occurring disorders. It changes terms like "mentally ill," "mentally defective," and "addicted" to phrases such as "person with a substance use disorder" or "person with a mental health disorder" across various laws. These changes aim to reflect a more respectful and current understanding of these conditions in legal contexts.

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