New York assemblyman proposes bill to cover abortion costs for military families in response to National Defense bill restrictions Jul 17, 2023
Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg Finishes a Very Productive First Session Jun 30, 2023 Ossining, NY – First-year Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg has had a very productive first session. Eight of her prime-sponsored bills passed both houses of the State Legislature, more than any other first year member of the Assembly.1 These bills ranged...
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs law to protect doctors providing out-of-state telehealth abortion pill prescriptions Jun 26, 2023
Assemblymember Bronson: Making New York a Trans Safe Haven Jun 25, 2023 Rochester, NY – Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D, Rochester - District 138) announced that Governor Kathy Hochul has signed his bill, the Trans Safe Haven Act (A.6046-B), into law at the New York City Pride Parade this afternoon. “The Trans Safe Haven...
Important Legislation Passed in Albany + Fill out NYC Parks Electric Micromobility Pilot and Prospect Park Roadway Redesign Surveys Jun 23, 2023
June 23rd Newsletter: End of Session & Legislative Highlights, Women of Distinction, Lewisboro Coffee & Conversation, and More Jun 23, 2023
Assembly Passes Bill To Protect Abortion and Reproductive Health Service Providers Using Telehealth Jun 20, 2023 Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Karines Reyes announced today that the Assembly has passed legislation to protect doctors, medical providers and facilitators serving patients seeking abortion and reproductive health services via telehealth (A.01709,...
News From Assembly Member | Boletín Informativo de la Asambleísta Jessica González-Rojas -Spring 2023 | Primavera 2023 Jun 13, 2023
Assembly Passes Legislation Protecting Families and Doctors of Young People Receiving Gender-Affirming Care in New York State Jun 10, 2023 Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Harry Bronson today announced that the Assembly has passed legislation that would protect parents and guardians who come to New York so their children can receive gender-affirming care, and the healthcare practitioners...
Assemblymember MaryJane Shimsky commends Attorney General James on the State’s case against Red Rose Rescue Jun 8, 2023
Assemblymember Lavine Fights for Abortion Rights Through New Legislation May 16, 2023 Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) is sponsoring new legislation to protect abortion rights. The New York Santoro Provider Protection Act of 2023 (A6904) comes as more and more states are passing their own legislation...
State Senator Kristen Gonzalez and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic Secure Critical Provisions Protecting Abortion Access in New York May 11, 2023 Queens, NY – Today, New York State Senator Kristen Gonzalez (SD-59) and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (AD-25) joined advocacy groups to celebrate the inclusion of their proposal, HMH Part U, in this year’s final budget. The provisions in HMH Part U protect...
State Senator Kristen Gonzalez and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic Secure Critical Provisions Protecting Abortion Access in New York May 11, 2023 Queens, NY – Today, New York State Senator Kristen Gonzalez (SD-59) and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (AD-25) joined advocacy groups to celebrate the inclusion of their proposal, HMH Part U, in this year’s final budget. The provisions in HMH Part U protect...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Celebrates Passage of Reproductive Privacy Bills in the Budget May 1, 2023 New, York, NY – New York State Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF -Manhattan) heralded the passage of her legislation regulating the advertisement, collection and dissemination of an individual’s reproductive health data within the Health and...
Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision to Reject the Recent Ban on Abortion Medication Apr 21, 2023 “I’m relieved and I commend the Court for its ruling upholding patient access to the mifepristone, an important reproductive health care option. While the final outcome will remain for the lower courts to decide, I’m proud that the New York State...
Assembly Passes Legislation to Ensure SUNY and CUNY Students Have Access to Medication Abortion Apr 18, 2023 Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Harvey Epstein today announced that the Assembly has passed legislation to ensure access to medication abortion to students attending public colleges and universities in New York State (A.1395-B, Epstein). “While...