Bill > S00135

This bill amends the New York Public Health Law to expand the existing Reproductive Freedom and Equity Grant Program by adding a new definition of "practical support" and authorizing financial assistance for individuals seeking abortion care. Specifically, the bill defines "practical support" as financial assistance to help people access abortion services, and allows the program to provide reimbursement for a wide range of expenses that might otherwise create barriers to care, including ground and air transportation, lodging, meals, childcare, translation services, and doula support. The bill is targeted at helping individuals who lack the financial means to cover these additional costs associated with obtaining an abortion. By providing this comprehensive support, the legislation aims to make abortion care more accessible, particularly for low-income individuals who might face significant logistical and financial challenges in obtaining reproductive healthcare. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, and includes a standard severability clause that ensures if any part of the law is found invalid, the rest of the law remains in effect.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S135