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NY A02137
Bill
Status
1/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
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AI Summary
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Expands the Reproductive Freedom and Equity Grant Program to include "practical support" funding for individuals who cannot afford abortion-related expenses
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Defines practical support as financial assistance to enable access to abortion care, covering ground and air transportation, lodging, meals, childcare, translation services, and doula support
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Amends Public Health Law Section 2599-bb-1, originally established in 2024, to add practical support as an eligible use of grant funds
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Targets assistance specifically to individuals who lack the ability to pay for these support services themselves
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Provides practical support for access to abortion care including, but not limited to, reimbursement for ground and air transportation, lodging, meals, childcare, translation services, and doula support.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026