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NY S05981
Bill
Status
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nathalia Fernandez
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AI Summary
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Establishes a comprehensive sexual and reproductive health program within the Department of Health to fund providers that facilitate access to sexual and reproductive health care services and information for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured individuals
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Defines comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care as services supporting physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being related to sexuality and reproduction
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Requires the department to consult with experts in reproductive care access when establishing and operating the program, and to promulgate necessary regulations for implementation
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Mandates funding at minimum equal to the amount appropriated on April 1, 2024 for similar purposes (including federal funding), plus an annual 5% increase
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Directs program funds to support provider access to care, uncompensated care, community awareness efforts, and administrative costs, with administrative expenditures subject to annual budget review
Legislative Description
Establishes the comprehensive sexual and reproductive health program to provide funding to providers whose primary function is to facilitate access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services and information for low-income, uninsured and underinsured individuals and provide support to providers to facilitate access to care, fund uncompensated care, and support community awareness of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services across New York state.
Last Action
referred to ways and means
1/27/2026