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NY S09080

Bill

Status

Passed

6/13/2022

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Hinchey

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Insurance Law by adding Section 3436-a to prohibit insurers in the medical malpractice insurance association from taking adverse action against abortion or reproductive health care providers
  • Protects providers who perform abortions or provide reproductive health care that is legal in New York, including when providing services to out-of-state patients
  • Includes protection for medical professionals who legally prescribe abortion medication to out-of-state patients via telemedicine
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits medical malpractice insurance companies from taking any adverse action against an abortion or reproductive health care provider who performs an abortion or provides reproductive health care that is legal in the state of New York on someone who is from out of the state.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.221

6/13/2022

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means5/31/2022
Rules5/31/2022
Insurance5/9/2022

Full Bill Text

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