Bill > A01806

This bill establishes the Abortion Access Fund, a special fund designed to support individuals seeking abortion services by removing financial and logistical barriers. Starting in 2027, New York state income tax returns will include an option for taxpayers to voluntarily contribute whole dollar amounts to this fund. The fund will be jointly managed by the state comptroller and commissioner of health, and will accept not only taxpayer contributions but also grants, gifts, and bequests. Funds will be distributed through a request for proposals process to not-for-profit entities that provide support for abortion services, covering medical and logistical costs. Importantly, the bill includes strong privacy protections, prohibiting the state or recipient organizations from requiring or divulging personally identifying information about employees, volunteers, patients, or individuals seeking funding. Each year, the comptroller must submit a detailed report to state leadership documenting the fund's financial activities, including the amount of money deposited, how it was utilized, recipients of awards, and a financial summary. The fund is explicitly designed to supplement, not replace, existing abortion access funding, and aims to provide comprehensive support for individuals seeking reproductive healthcare.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1806