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NY S08058

Bill

Status

Passed

3/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

Brad Hoylman-Sigal

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Adds explicit definition of "gender-affirming care" across multiple statutes by cross-referencing Education Law § 6531-b(1)(c).

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/12/2024
Rules1/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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