Bill > S09036

This bill establishes a new "Women's and Reproductive Health Services Education and Outreach Program" within the New York State Department of Health to provide comprehensive information and resources on reproductive health services to consumers, patients, educators, and healthcare providers. The program will offer details on a wide range of services, including family planning options like contraceptives and pregnancy testing, as well as testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and will also cover preventative care, cancer screenings, and information on reproductive health conditions. The bill mandates that this information be made available through an updated department website, in multiple languages, and distributed to healthcare facilities and providers to ensure patients receive educational materials as part of their wellness and prenatal care. It also emphasizes the confidentiality of individuals and providers participating in the program, unless necessary for referrals, and allows for the collection of de-identified aggregate data.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9036