New YorkA 9142025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relates to maternal health care and birthing best practices; repealer

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Maternal care law delayed, made permanent

The related 2024 maternal health chapter starts on the 108th day after it becomes law, not the 90th day. The law removes that chapter’s automatic two-year end, so it stays in force unless later changed.

New birthing care standards and supports

The Health Commissioner works with hospitals, obstetricians, midwives, doulas, and mental health groups to set birthing care recommendations. Care must be fair, respectful, culturally competent, and free of discrimination. You get clear, judgment-free information on risks, benefits, outcomes, and options, and you can discuss and record your birth preferences. The standards include support during pregnancy, labor, and birth, including access to doula and mental health services. The Department posts the recommendations within one year after this part of the law takes effect and updates public materials and the standards over time. This replaces last year’s required workgroup.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Sarah Clark
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 59 • No: 0

House vote • 2/12/2025

FLOOR Vote