Bill > S07924

This bill establishes a Gender Affirming Care Fund and Program in New York State to support transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and intersex individuals by providing comprehensive healthcare services. The program will distribute funds to healthcare providers and organizations to increase access to a wide range of gender-affirming care, including medical treatments like hormone therapy, surgical procedures, fertility preservation, mental health counseling, voice care, and other supportive services. The fund aims to help providers cover uncompensated healthcare costs, support staff recruitment and training, enhance healthcare facilities, and address practical support needs for individuals seeking gender-affirming care. Importantly, the bill mandates strict confidentiality protections, prohibiting providers from divulging patient-identifying information and requiring them to maintain patient privacy. Only treatments performed within New York State will be eligible for funding, and the program will be managed by the state's Department of Health, which will consult experts in gender-affirming care to ensure the program effectively meets the needs of gender expansive individuals. The fund will be financially supported through state appropriations and will become operational 90 days after becoming law.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7924