New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04338

Introduced
2/4/25  
Refer
2/4/25  

Caption

Requires limited services pregnancy centers to disclose to clients that they do not have a licensed medical provider on staff who provides or supervises reproductive health services at such center; requires such disclosure to be provided in writing and orally, and to be available in English and Spanish; provides for reporting of violations; provides penalties for violations.

Summary

Bill A04338 amends the public health law to require limited services pregnancy centers to disclose to clients that they do not have a licensed medical provider on staff who provides or supervises reproductive health services. This legislation aims to ensure that pregnant individuals are fully informed about the nature of the services they are receiving, particularly in relation to prenatal care, emergency contraception, and abortion services. The bill mandates that this disclosure be provided both in writing and orally, and it must be available in English and Spanish.

Impact

The bill impacts state laws by introducing a new requirement for limited services pregnancy centers, which are not licensed medical facilities, to clearly communicate their lack of licensed medical staff to clients. This change aims to enhance transparency and protect clients from potentially misleading practices. Violations of this disclosure requirement will result in civil fines, thereby establishing a mechanism for enforcement and accountability within these centers.

Sentiment

The general sentiment around Bill A04338 appears to be supportive among proponents who argue that it is essential for protecting reproductive rights and ensuring informed consent for pregnant individuals. However, there may be opposition from those who view the bill as an infringement on the operations of limited services pregnancy centers, particularly those with religious or ideological motivations.

Contention

Notable points of contention include the potential impact on limited services pregnancy centers, which may argue that the bill could hinder their ability to operate effectively. Proponents of the bill emphasize the need for transparency and informed decision-making for pregnant individuals, while opponents may raise concerns about government overreach and the rights of these centers to provide services based on their beliefs.

Companion Bills

NY S02692

Same As Requires limited services pregnancy centers to disclose to clients that they do not have a licensed medical provider on staff who provides or supervises reproductive health services at such center; requires such disclosure to be provided in writing and orally, and to be available in English and Spanish; provides for reporting of violations; provides penalties for violations.

NY S09634

Same As Requires limited services pregnancy centers to disclose to clients that they do not have a licensed medical provider on staff who provides or supervises reproductive health services at such center; requires such disclosure to be provided in writing and orally, and to be available in English and Spanish; provides for reporting of violations; provides penalties for violations.

Previously Filed As

NY S09634

Requires limited services pregnancy centers to disclose to clients that they do not have a licensed medical provider on staff who provides or supervises reproductive health services at such center; requires such disclosure to be provided in writing and orally, and to be available in English and Spanish; provides for reporting of violations; provides penalties for violations.

NY S02692

Requires limited services pregnancy centers to disclose to clients that they do not have a licensed medical provider on staff who provides or supervises reproductive health services at such center; requires such disclosure to be provided in writing and orally, and to be available in English and Spanish; provides for reporting of violations; provides penalties for violations.

NY S2262

Requires affirmative written consent for certain entities to disclose individual's medical information regarding reproductive health care services, with limited exceptions, unless disclosure is necessary to provide those services.

NY A2220

Requires affirmative written consent for certain entities to disclose individual's medical information regarding reproductive health care services, with limited exceptions, unless disclosure is necessary to provide those services.

NY S10124

Requires search engines such as Google, Yahoo or Bing to include a notice to users when searching limited services pregnancy center listings that such limited services pregnancy centers provide limited medical and abortion care and may not have medical professionals onsite; requires social media networks such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr and Flickr to include such consumer notice on any posts or advertisements by such centers.

NY A11502

Requires disclosure terms relating to prepaid calling cards to be provided in languages other than English and increases fines for violations of disclosure requirements

NY A02530

Requires the notification to veterans of the availability of veterans' services free of charge by federal, state, and local veteran agencies; requires certain disclosures to be provided when notifying veterans about available services; provides for civil penalties for any violations.

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.

Similar Bills

NJ A1679

Provides certain deceptive practices in advertising of pregnancy-related services or health care services violate consumer fraud act.*

NJ S3319

Provides certain deceptive practices in advertising of pregnancy-related services violate consumer fraud act.

KS HB2635

Enacting the pregnancy center autonomy and rights of expression act to protect the ability of private pregnancy centers to provide life-affirming care.

NJ A3753

Requires crisis pregnancy centers to disclose certain information in multiple languages.

SC H3504

Pregnancy CARE Act

SC H3012

Pregnancy CARE Act

OK HB3194

Pregnancy centers; terms; agencies; pregnancy center; prohibitions; abortion-inducing drugs or contraception; counsel; staffing or hiring decisions; remedies; severability; effective date.

NJ SR30

Supports work of pregnancy resource centers and condemns harassment of pregnancy resource centers by AG.