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NY A09773
Bill
Status
4/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Glick
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AI Summary
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Requires limited services pregnancy centers to disclose in writing and orally that they do not have a licensed medical provider on staff who provides or directly supervises reproductive health services.
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Defines "limited services pregnancy center" as a facility providing services to pregnant clients that is either unlicensed by the state or not operated under a licensed health care provider's direction, and fails to provide or refer for comprehensive reproductive health services including contraception, STI testing, abortion care, and prenatal care.
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Mandates disclosures be posted at the facility entrance and waiting areas in English and Spanish in a form prescribed by the commissioner, with oral disclosure required upon first client contact.
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Allows any person to file complaints with the Department of Health, which must investigate within 30 days to determine if a violation occurred.
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Establishes civil penalties of $200-$1,000 for first violations and $500-$2,500 for second and subsequent violations.
Legislative Description
Requires limited services pregnancy centers to disclose to clients that they do not have a licensed medical provider on staff who provides or supervises reproductive health services at such center; requires such disclosure to be provided in writing and orally, and to be available in English and Spanish; provides for reporting of violations; provides penalties for violations.
Last Action
referred to health
4/9/2024