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NY A00128
NY A00128Prohibits health care practitioners from performing a virginity examination or supervising the performance of a virginity examination on a patient; defines "virginity examination".
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Introduced
01/04/2023
01/04/2023
In Committee
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
Crossed Over
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to prohibiting virginity examinations
AI Summary
This bill prohibits health care practitioners licensed in New York from performing or supervising virginity examinations, which are physical gynecological exams or inspections of the female genitalia purported to determine whether a female has previously had vaginal intercourse. The bill recognizes that these examinations have no scientific merit, are not medically indicated, and can cause psychological and physical trauma for the recipient. The bill does not apply to physical gynecological examinations conducted as part of a forensic medical examination.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (26)
Michaelle Solages (D)*,
Fred Thiele (D)*,
Didi Barrett (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Gina Sillitti (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Monica Wallace (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
amended on third reading 128a (on 06/03/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Health
- ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A128 | 01/03/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00128&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A00128A | 06/04/2024 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00128&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A00128 | 01/03/2023 |
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