Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Assembly passes bill replacing 'emotionally disturbed person' with 'person experiencing an emotional crisis' in state forms
Summary
The Assembly approved A.4762B after debate over scope and implementation. The sponsor said the change reduces stigma and aligns state language with trauma-informed practice; lawmakers asked about federal definitions and update timelines.
The Assembly on June 13 approved A.4762B, a bill sponsored by Assemblymember Monique Chandler-Waterman that replaces the phrase “emotionally disturbed person” in public-facing state materials with “person experiencing an emotional crisis.” The measure was advanced after floor discussion and passed the Assembly with recorded support from a majority of members.
Supporters said the change is a small but important step to reduce stigma in government forms and training. Assemblymember Monique Chandler-Waterman, the bill’s sponsor, told colleagues the measure was developed with local and national advocates and the assembly’s mental health committee and that it is “person-centered” and…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
