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NY S04244

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates new crime of "aggravated harassment in the third degree" for photographing (still or video) any person entering or leaving a reproductive health care facility

  • Defines "reproductive health care services" as medical, surgical, counseling, or referral services relating to the human reproductive system, including pregnancy or termination of pregnancy

  • Classifies the offense as a class B misdemeanor

  • Exempts expressive conduct protected by the First Amendment or New York State Constitution, including peaceful picketing and demonstrations

  • Exempts activities regulated by federal labor laws including the National Labor Relations Act, Railway Labor Act, and Federal Employment Labor Management Act

  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Defines photographing (whether by still or moving pictures) persons entering or leaving reproductive health care services facilities as aggravated harassment in the third degree; exempts constitutionally protected conduct and activities regulated by certain federal labor laws.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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