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NY A05911
Bill
Status
2/17/2017
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Glick
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AI Summary
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Requires crisis pregnancy centers to disclose to clients upon first contact that they do not provide abortion, pregnancy termination, or birth control services and do not make referrals for such services
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Defines "crisis pregnancy center" as an organization providing pregnancy counseling or assistance that does not perform or refer for abortions, excluding licensed healthcare providers, hospitals, and family planning clinics that provide or refer for abortion services or receive federal Title X funds
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Mandates disclosure be conducted at first communication or contact through written statement or oral communication by staff, and must be reasonably understandable to the client
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Allows individuals to file complaints with the department, which must investigate within 30 days and determine whether a violation occurred
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Establishes civil fines of up to $100 for first violation and up to $250 for second and subsequent violations
Legislative Description
Requires disclosure by crisis pregnancy centers to clients that such center will not provide abortion or birth control services or make a referral for such services, and that such center is not a licensed medical provider; such notice shall be conducted upon first communication or first contact with the client and shall be either in a written statement or oral communication by staff assisting the client.
Last Action
print number 5911a
6/27/2018