Bill > S02058

This bill requires both the State University of New York (SUNY) and the City University of New York (CUNY) to install at least one vending machine on each campus that offers in-person student instruction, specifically for dispensing emergency contraception. The vending machines must be located in a secure and accessible area of the campus, and their location must be published on the institution's website. The emergency contraception, defined as an over-the-counter FDA-approved medication that can significantly reduce pregnancy risk if taken within 72 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse, must be sold in its original, unbroken, and unexpired manufacturer's packaging, and stored according to manufacturer recommendations. The bill mandates that both SUNY and CUNY board of trustees adopt policies implementing these requirements within 60 days of the law's enactment, with the law set to take effect on April 1, 2026. This legislation aims to improve access to emergency contraception for university students by providing a convenient and discreet method of purchase directly on campus.