Dear Community,
This week, Governor Hochul signed a historic package of legislation aimed at expanding and protecting the right to an abortion in New York. The package included the FIRE HATE Act (S9039/A10094), my bill with Assemblymember Burdick to institute legal safeguards for individuals who travel to New York for reproductive or gender affirming healthcare. This legislation creates a cause of action for unlawful interference with protected rights under New York Civil Rights Law.
While other states are looking to criminalize abortion and gender-affirming care, New York continues to reaffirm its commitment to reproductive justice and serve as an model for the rest of our nation. I’d like to thank Governor Hochul, Assemblymember Burdick, and my Legislative colleagues for prioritizing this crucial legislation and ensuring that New York remains a safe haven for reproductive care.
Other legislation in the package includes:
- S9077A/A10372A: Relates to legal protection for abortion service providers
- S9079B/A9687: Prohibits misconduct charges against healthcare practitioners for providing reproductive health services to patients who reside in states where such services are illegal
- S9080B/A9718B: Prohibits medical malpractice insurance companies from taking adverse action against a reproductive healthcare provider who provides legal care
- S9384A/A9818A: Includes abortion providers and patients in the address confidentiality program
- S470/A5499: Authorizes a study to examine unmet health and resource needs and impact of limited service pregnancy centers
With Gratitude,
State Senator Alessandra Biaggi
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