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NY A02137

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the Reproductive Freedom and Equity Grant Program to include "practical support" funding for individuals who cannot afford abortion-related expenses

  • 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

  • Amends Public Health Law Section 2599-bb-1, originally established in 2024, to add practical support as an eligible use of grant funds

  • Targets assistance specifically to individuals who lack the ability to pay for these support services themselves

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health1/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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