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NY S07879
NY S07879Establishes a duty to inform certain patients about the risks associated with cesarean section for patients undergoing a planned or unplanned primary cesarean section.
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Introduced
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to the duty to inform certain patients about the risks associated with cesarean section for patients undergoing planned and unplanned primary cesarean sections
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new requirement for healthcare providers in New York State to inform pregnant individuals about the risks and benefits associated with cesarean sections, also known as C-sections. Specifically, for a "primary cesarean section," which is defined as a person's first-ever delivery via C-section, providers must give written information to patients when a C-section is planned. If an unplanned C-section occurs, the provider must still provide written communication to the patient after the delivery, explaining the reason for the unplanned procedure. The provided information must detail potential complications of C-sections for both the birthing parent and future pregnancies, while also highlighting the advantages of vaginal birth, including shorter recovery times and reduced risks. The bill also mentions the possibility of Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) and encourages patients to discuss their options with their healthcare provider.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (28)
Julia Salazar (D)*,
Joe Addabbo (D),
Jamaal Bailey (D),
George Borrello (R),
Jabari Brisport (D),
Samra Brouk (D),
Cordell Cleare (D),
Leroy Comrie (D),
Jeremy Cooney (D),
Andrew Gounardes (D),
Pete Harckham (D),
Michelle Hinchey (D),
Brad Hoylman (D),
Robert Jackson (D),
John Liu (D),
Rachel May (D),
Zellnor Myrie (D),
Roxanne Persaud (D),
Jessica Ramos (D),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Christopher Ryan (D),
James Sanders (D),
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Jose Serrano (D),
Toby Stavisky (D),
Lea Webb (D),
Alexis Weik (R),
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 7879A (on 04/01/2026)
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