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NY A00928
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Steck
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AI Summary
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Expands New York's abortion services fund to cover surgical and pharmaceutical abortions for state residents who are active duty military members, their spouses, or dependents stationed in other states or foreign countries where abortion is illegal
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Covers travel-related expenses necessary for these individuals to access abortion care when services cannot be legally obtained at their location
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Funding applies only when services are not covered by other insurance or by the U.S. Armed Forces
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Requires abortion services to be provided by a health care practitioner licensed under New York education law and acting within their lawful scope of practice
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with regulatory changes authorized to begin immediately
Legislative Description
Provides funding for abortion services and travel-related expenses not covered by the military for active duty members of the armed forces of the United States, or their spouses or dependents, who are New York state residents.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026