Bill > A00905

This bill amends the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules to provide legal protections for individuals who might face financial penalties in other states for providing assistance related to abortion services. Specifically, the bill exempts both personal property (such as income) and real property from being used to satisfy a money judgment that results from an out-of-state legal action against someone who knowingly aided or abetted an abortion. This means that if a person is sued in another state for helping someone obtain an abortion, their assets in New York cannot be seized or used to pay any resulting monetary damages. The bill appears to be a response to increasingly restrictive abortion laws in some states, offering a form of legal shield for individuals who support abortion access. The exemption applies only to those who "knowingly" engage in conduct supporting abortion, suggesting an intentional and deliberate standard. The law takes effect immediately upon passage, providing immediate protection for individuals who might be targeted by legal actions in states with more restrictive abortion policies.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A905