New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A03175

Introduced
1/23/25  
Refer
1/23/25  

Caption

Requires student onboarding and ongoing education on reproductive health services available to students including where the closest reproductive health clinics are located; all resources available to a student seeking reproductive health services including but not limited to financial assistance and mental health services and any reproductive health resources available to a student through the institution.

Summary

Bill A03175 aims to amend the education law in New York by establishing requirements for student onboarding and ongoing education regarding reproductive health services. The bill mandates that all colleges and universities in New York provide comprehensive information to new first-year and transfer students about the availability of reproductive health services, including abortion, emergency contraception, and other related medical and counseling services. Institutions are required to inform students about the nearest reproductive health service locations, available resources, and financial assistance options during their onboarding process.

Impact

The bill will have a significant impact on state education laws by requiring institutions of higher education to adopt new policies and procedures related to reproductive health education. This includes amending their codes of conduct and ensuring that all relevant information is accessible to students. The implementation of this bill will likely lead to increased awareness and accessibility of reproductive health services among college students in New York.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding Bill A03175 appears to be supportive among advocates for reproductive health rights, as it aims to enhance education and access to necessary services for students. However, there may be opposition from groups that oppose abortion and certain reproductive health services, which could lead to a contentious debate during the legislative process.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise from differing views on reproductive health services, particularly regarding abortion and emergency contraception. Supporters of the bill, including reproductive rights advocates, argue for the necessity of education and access to these services, while opponents may raise concerns about the promotion of such services in educational institutions and the implications for student welfare and institutional values.

Companion Bills

NY S06752

Same As Requires student onboarding and ongoing education on reproductive health services available to students including where the closest reproductive health clinics are located; all resources available to a student seeking reproductive health services including but not limited to financial assistance and mental health services and any reproductive health resources available to a student through the institution.

Previously Filed As

NY A01386

Requires student onboarding and ongoing education on reproductive health services available to students including where the closest reproductive health clinics are located; all resources available to a student seeking reproductive health services including but not limited to financial assistance and mental health services and any reproductive health resources available to a student through the institution.

NY S06752

Requires student onboarding and ongoing education on reproductive health services available to students including where the closest reproductive health clinics are located; all resources available to a student seeking reproductive health services including but not limited to financial assistance and mental health services and any reproductive health resources available to a student through the institution.

NY HB8158

Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act

NY S2263

Requires four-year public institution of higher education to develop and implement reproductive health services plan; requires county college to develop referral network for reproductive health care services.

NY A2221

Requires four-year public institution of higher education to develop and implement reproductive health services plan; requires county college to develop referral network for reproductive health care services.

NY S09036

Creates a department of health education and outreach program on reproductive health services for consumers, patients, educators, and health care providers related to reproductive health services available in New York state including, but not limited to: access to family planning services such as contraceptives and pregnancy testing, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections; makes related provisions.

NY A02581

Creates a department of health education and outreach program on reproductive health services for consumers, patients, educators, and health care providers related to reproductive health services available in New York state including, but not limited to: access to family planning services such as contraceptives and pregnancy testing, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections; makes related provisions.

NY S03285

Creates a department of health education and outreach program on reproductive health services for consumers, patients, educators, and health care providers related to reproductive health services available in New York state including, but not limited to: access to family planning services such as contraceptives and pregnancy testing, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections; makes related provisions.

NY HB550

AN ACT relating to reproductive health services.

NY HB793

AN ACT relating to reproductive health services.

Similar Bills

NJ S2263

Requires four-year public institution of higher education to develop and implement reproductive health services plan; requires county college to develop referral network for reproductive health care services.

NJ A2221

Requires four-year public institution of higher education to develop and implement reproductive health services plan; requires county college to develop referral network for reproductive health care services.

WA SB5321

Concerning access at public postsecondary educational institutions to medication abortion.

AR HB1142

To Create The Reproductive Empowerment And Support Through Optimal Restoration (restore) Act.

WA SB5826

Concerning access at public postsecondary educational institutions to medication abortion.

CT HB07135

An Act Concerning The Provision Of Reproductive And Gender-affirming Health Care Services To Patients.

CT SB00295

An Act Concerning State Law Protections For Health Care Providers And Patients Related To The Provision Of A Legally Protected Health Care Activity.

AL HB642

Human fertility; to recognize the right of Alabamians to engage in contraception and assisted reproductive practices such as in vitro fertilization