New YorkS 49142025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Protects individuals who provide or receive legally protected health activity from criminal or civil liability or professional sanctions imposed by jurisdictions outside the state; repealer

Sponsored By: Brad Hoylman-Sigal (Democratic)

Became Law

CHILDREN AND FAMILIESCODES

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Bill Overview

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No child removal for protected care

New York does not remove a child from a parent or guardian just because the parent allowed, or the child received, protected reproductive or gender‑affirming care that is legal in New York. Courts cannot rely on out‑of‑state abuse or neglect findings based only on that care. Such care counts as abuse or neglect only if it also meets New York’s own standards.

Sue for interference over protected care

If you are sued or criminally charged anywhere in the U.S. because you received, provided, or helped with protected care, you can sue in New York. You can recover damages, costs, and attorneys’ fees. If the other side acted to harass or punish you, the court can award up to three times your damages. You have six years to bring this claim.

New courtroom protections for protected care

In New York cases, proof that someone received or helped with protected care cannot be used to show wrongdoing. An exception allows it in certain tort or contract cases brought by the person who got the care or their representative. When a case in New York relates to protected care, New York law governs.

Insurers cannot punish providers for care

Medical malpractice and other professional liability insurers cannot take adverse action against New York‑licensed providers just for offering protected care. This includes prescribing abortion medication by telehealth to out‑of‑state patients. The law also clarifies who counts as a covered provider and what insurance types are covered. The state insurance superintendent interprets how these rules apply.

No arrests or extradition for protected care

The law bars police from arresting anyone for getting, providing, or helping with reproductive or gender‑affirming care that is legal in New York. The Governor does not honor extradition requests tied to that care unless the other state says you were physically there when the crime happened and then fled. The law also removes older arrest and cooperation rules so they cannot be used to target this care.

Strict limits on sharing protected care info

People and businesses in New York generally may not comply with out‑of‑state demands for information about protected care unless the demand includes a sworn affirmation. Recipients must tell the New York attorney general within 72 hours, try to notify the affected person at least 30 days before, and wait at least 30 days after notifying the attorney general. Limited exceptions apply, including the patient’s written request, de‑identified federal reporting, strictly necessary federal audits, and valid federal court orders. The attorney general can sue, and courts must fine $15,000 per intentional or reckless violation; the AG has six years to bring a case after notice. You can also sue within one year to get a court order saying you do not have to comply, and recover legal fees. Out‑of‑state issuers are subject to New York courts, and you cannot be held in contempt for delays caused by following these rules.

Tighter rules for out-of-state subpoenas

New York courts, county clerks, and New York lawyers cannot issue an out‑of‑state subpoena about protected care unless strict rules are met. The case must be a tort or contract claim, be actionable the same way under New York law, and be brought by the person who got the care or their representative with consent when possible. Every request must include a sworn statement under penalty of perjury, using a standard form.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Brad Hoylman-Sigal
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Andrew Gounardes
Democratic • Senate
Cordell Cleare
Democratic • Senate
Gustavo Rivera
Democratic • Senate
Jabari Brisport
Democratic • Senate
Jeremy Cooney
Democratic • Senate
John Liu
Democratic • Senate
José M. Serrano
Democratic • Senate
Julia Salazar
Democratic • Senate
Kristen Gonzalez
Democratic • Senate
Leroy Comrie
Democratic • Senate
Liz Krueger
Democratic • Senate
Michelle Hinchey
Democratic • Senate
Nathalia Fernandez
Democratic • Senate
Patricia Fahy
Democratic • Senate
Pete Harckham
Democratic • Senate
Samra Brouk
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 42 • No: 21

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 37 • No: 20

committee vote • 5/13/2025

Children And Families Committee Vote

Yes: 5 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

APPROVAL MEMO.71
12/19/2025Senate
SIGNED CHAP.694
12/19/2025Senate
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
12/8/2025Senate
RETURNED TO SENATE
6/16/2025House
PASSED ASSEMBLY
6/16/2025House
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.321
5/29/2025House
SUBSTITUTED FOR A5480C
5/29/2025House
REFERRED TO CODES
5/22/2025House
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
5/22/2025Senate
PASSED SENATE
5/22/2025Senate
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4914B
5/19/2025Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
5/15/2025Senate
2ND REPORT CAL.
5/14/2025Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.1005
5/13/2025Senate
PRINT NUMBER 4914A
5/5/2025Senate
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
5/5/2025Senate
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
2/14/2025Senate

Bill Text

Amendment B
5/19/2025
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Amendment A
5/5/2025
PDF
Original
2/14/2025
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