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NY A00778
Bill
Status
10/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Directs the Department of Health to develop an informational pamphlet about intrauterine devices (IUDs) covering types available, risks and side effects, insertion/removal procedures, pain management options, effectiveness, and alternative contraceptive methods
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Requires the pamphlet to be written in layperson's language and available in English plus the six most common non-English languages spoken by limited English proficiency individuals in New York based on the most recent census
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Mandates the pamphlet be available as a printable file on the Department of Health website, with an option for printed copies to be ordered
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Requires licensed health care practitioners to distribute the pamphlet to patients seeking contraceptives or interested in discussing contraceptive methods
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Directs the department of health to create an informational pamphlet concerning intrauterine devices; requires such informational pamphlet to be available on the department of health's website; requires practitioners to distribute such informational pamphlet to patients seeking contraceptives.
Last Action
tabled
10/17/2025