NY A08627

Amends seven laws to add a consistent definition of "gender-affirming care" by referencing the education law definition, replacing vague references throughout existing gender-affirming care protections.

Removes the phrase "of another state" from family court law to prevent enforcement of any law that authorizes child removal based on parents allowing gender-affirming care, not just out-of-state laws.

Expands family court protections to prohibit courts from considering findings of abuse, neglect, or maltreatment based on allowing gender-affirming care as evidence in any proceeding involving that parent and their children.

Applies the uniform gender-affirming care definition across criminal procedure law, civil practice rules, public health law, education law, and insurance law to ensure consistent protection for providers and patients.

Takes effect on the same date as the 2023 legislation (S. 2475-B and A. 6046-B) that originally established these gender-affirming care protections.