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NY A00398

NY A00398
Relates to the continuity of family planning services in the state; establishes a family planning program in the department of health to ensure the continuity of family planning services in the state; covers family planning providers who lost eligibility for federal funding under Title X of the Federal Public Health Service Act.


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Introduced
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public health law and the social services law, in relation to the continuity of family planning services in the state

AI Summary

This bill establishes a family planning program in the New York State Department of Health to ensure the continuity of family planning services for providers who lost federal funding under Title X of the Federal Public Health Service Act as of December 31, 2016. The bill defines key terms such as "family planning providers" and "family planning services," and creates a program to provide services to eligible individuals through providers meeting specific requirements. The Department of Health is authorized to adopt regulations that mirror the previous Title X requirements, and the program will provide funding for family planning services in addition to existing maintenance of effort funding. Furthermore, the bill requires the Department of Social Services to ensure access to these services by reimbursing for services through the medical assistance program and establishing consistent program requirements for family planning providers. The legislation aims to maintain comprehensive family planning services in New York State despite changes in federal funding, ensuring that individuals continue to have access to essential reproductive healthcare services.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

enacting clause stricken (on 03/25/2025)

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