Bill > A02439

This bill establishes a comprehensive reproductive health services training and education grant program designed to support and expand abortion and reproductive healthcare training for medical professionals in New York State. The program will provide grants to eligible participants, which include licensed healthcare providers such as physicians, nurse practitioners, midwives, physician assistants, and medical interns or residents, to receive clinical training in performing abortions and related reproductive health services. Eligible providers can include community-based organizations, hospital-based sites, and professional education programs. The bill creates a dedicated "reproductive health training and education fund" to financially support these efforts, with grants potentially covering administrative costs, faculty recruitment, development, and teaching expenses. Recipients of training must meet professionally recognized standards, comply with state regulations, and demonstrate capabilities in providing culturally sensitive care and implicit bias training. The New York State Commissioner of Health will be responsible for administering the program and will be required to submit an annual report to the governor and legislature detailing grant amounts, participant numbers, and regional distribution, while protecting the individual identities of participants. The program is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, with preparatory work allowed to begin immediately.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2439