Bill > A09175

This bill requires the State University of New York (SUNY) and the City University of New York (CUNY) to install at least one vending machine on each campus that offers in-person student instruction, specifically for selling emergency contraception. Emergency contraception is defined as an over-the-counter FDA-approved medication that can significantly reduce pregnancy risk if taken within 72 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse. The vending machines must be located in secure and accessible areas of campus, with their locations publicly disclosed on each institution's website. The bill mandates that the emergency contraception sold must be in original, unbroken, tamper-proof packaging, not expired, and stored according to manufacturer recommendations. The legislation is set to take effect on April 1, 2026, and requires the boards of trustees for SUNY and CUNY to adopt implementing policies within 60 days of the law's enactment, with the goal of improving access to emergency contraception for students.