Bill > A01372

This bill establishes the "Public University Emergency Contraception Education Act", which requires the commissioner of public health to create a statewide education and awareness campaign about emergency contraception specifically targeted at college and university students. The bill finds that emergency contraception is a safe and effective method for preventing unwanted pregnancies, and that early administration increases its effectiveness. Under the new law, the commissioner must develop a campaign to promote awareness about emergency contraception at State University of New York (SUNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) campuses, including disseminating informational materials and posters about the safety and efficacy of emergency contraception. These materials must be conspicuously displayed around campus and distributed to students in a manner determined by each individual college or university. The bill aims to ensure that students have access to information about emergency contraception and understand its potential role in preventing unintended pregnancies. The act will take effect 120 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for developing necessary implementation regulations.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1372