NY A01893

Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 1 of the New York State Constitution, adding a new Section 20

Defines "person," "human," and "human being" as any member of the species homo sapiens at any stage of biological development, beginning at fertilization

Definition applies regardless of age, health, level of functioning, or condition of dependency

Establishes that the "inalienable right to life" of every human being at any stage of development must be protected

Requires passage by two successive legislatures and voter approval, with publication 3 months prior to the election as mandated by the state constitution's amendment process