New York State Assembly Approves Bills to Protect Women’s Reproductive Rights

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The Reproductive Health Act removes abortion from the Penal Law, which was enacted before Roe v. Wade decision. Assembly member Deborah Glick is the sponsor of the bill.

Under the legislation, abortion is a lawful medical procedure. Duly licensed health care practitioners may perform abortion within 24 weeks pregnancy or when necessary to protect a woman’s life or health.

The Comprehensive Contraceptive Coverage Act will codify the New York State Insurance Law. Under the bill, insurance companies must provide at least one type of free contraceptive coverage. It also prohibits health insurers from using medical management review restrictions to delay contraceptive coverage. Additionally, the measure allows patients to receive a 12-month supply of contraception at a time.

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New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman introduced the Comprehensive Contraceptive Coverage Act in January. It was his response to the Trump administration’s effort to repeal Obamacare.

In a statement yesterday, AG Schneiderman said “New York must take the lead in guaranteeing vital access to contraception.”