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NY A04338

NY A04338
Requires limited services pregnancy centers to disclose to clients that they do not have a licensed medical provider on staff who provides or supervises reproductive health services at such center; requires such disclosure to be provided in writing and orally, and to be available in English and Spanish; provides for reporting of violations; provides penalties for violations.


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Introduced
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to requiring limited services pregnancy centers to disclose to clients that they do not have a licensed medical provider on staff

AI Summary

This bill requires limited services pregnancy centers (LSPCs) to disclose to clients that they do not have a licensed medical provider on staff who provides or directly supervises reproductive health services. Under the bill, an LSPC is defined as a facility primarily serving pregnant or potentially pregnant clients that is not a licensed healthcare facility and does not provide or refer for comprehensive reproductive health services like contraception, STI testing, abortion, or prenatal care. The centers must provide this disclosure both in writing (in English and Spanish) by posting signs in their entrance and waiting areas, and orally during initial client contact. The disclosure must be clear and understandable. Individuals can file complaints with the state health department if they believe a center is not complying, and the department must investigate within 30 days. Centers found in violation can be fined $200-$1,000 for a first offense and $500-$2,500 for subsequent violations. The bill's intent is to prevent LSPCs from misleading clients about the nature and qualifications of their services, ensuring pregnant individuals have accurate information about the healthcare options available to them.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to health (on 02/04/2025)

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