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NY S08058
Bill
Status
3/1/2024
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Removes reference to "another state" in Family Court Act § 659, making the prohibition on enforcing laws that authorize child removal for gender-affirming care apply more broadly.
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Adds explicit definition of "gender-affirming care" across multiple statutes by cross-referencing Education Law § 6531-b(1)(c).
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Clarifies that state and local law enforcement cannot cooperate with out-of-state investigations or agencies regarding lawful gender-affirming care performed in New York, while preserving ability to investigate criminal activity.
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Prohibits courts from issuing subpoenas in out-of-state proceedings related to gender-affirming care performed in New York unless the proceeding sounds in tort or contract and was brought by the patient or their representative.
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Prevents police arrests for performing or aiding gender-affirming care in New York and bars extradition of individuals for gender-affirming care-related charges when the care was lawfully performed in the state.
Legislative Description
Defines gender-affirming care for the purposes of certain prohibitions regarding the legal system and gender-affirming care.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.101
3/1/2024