Bill > S08705

This bill, titled the "Right to Dignified Care Act," aims to protect individuals seeking services from unregulated pregnancy centers, which are defined as facilities primarily focused on pregnancy determination or counseling that do not offer or refer for a full range of reproductive sexual care services, and are not licensed healthcare facilities or adoption facilitators. The bill prohibits these centers from requiring clients, or making it appear as a requirement, to disclose personal medical history (except as directly related to determining pregnancy), sexual history, details about their relationship with the other parent of the potential baby, or financial and insurance information, unless that financial information is strictly necessary for billing insurance. The intent is to prevent these centers from collecting sensitive personal data that is not protected by healthcare privacy laws like HIPAA and may be shared with third parties. Enforcement of these provisions can be pursued by the Attorney General or any county District Attorney.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8705