On the other hand, Stewart-Cousins noted that Senate Democrats gained the largest majority in a century. They promised to pass legislation to expand and protect New Yorkers’ rights.
According to her, President Donald Trump and the federal government are threatening women’s rights. She believes that the RHA is “essential.”
Meanwhile, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said, “Year after year, the Assembly Majority has fought for the reproductive rights of women by passing the Reproductive Health Act, the Comprehensive Contraceptive Coverage Act and the Boss Bill. We know that when women are in control of their family planning decisions, outcomes improve for everyone. I am proud to lead a body that is fearless in its pursuit of putting families first.”
Cuomo promised to codify Roe v. Wade into New York State law
During the event, Cuomo also promised to codify the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade into New York State law.
He will also advance legislation supporting the Comprehensive Contraceptive Coverage Act to codify the requirements under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Under the federal healthcare law, employers are required to include contraceptive coverage for women in their health insurance plans.
