Bill > A02581

This bill creates a comprehensive women's and reproductive health services education and outreach program within the New York State Department of Health. The program is designed to provide information and resources to consumers, patients, educators, and healthcare providers about reproductive health services available in New York. The department will establish a website that offers detailed information on a wide range of preventative and reproductive health services, including contraception, cancer screenings, sexually transmitted infection testing, pregnancy-related care, and counseling services. The bill requires that this information be made available in the six most common languages spoken in the state, be updated to reflect best practices, and be accessible in a printable format. The program will also include educational materials about specific health conditions like cytomegalovirus, pre-term labor, and potential pregnancy complications. Importantly, the bill emphasizes patient and provider confidentiality, ensuring that individual information is protected while allowing for aggregate, de-identified data collection. The program aims to improve access to reproductive health information and services by providing comprehensive, easily accessible resources across multiple platforms, including the potential use of social media networks. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2581