New York Assembly Bill A07800

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/11/25
• Refer: 4/11/25
• Refer: 1/7/26

Caption

Prohibits the use of state funds for non-residents seeking an abortion or any other procedure that results in the intentional termination of a pregnancy at any stage of gestation.

Summary

This bill would amend the state finance law to bar the New York comptroller, state departments, and state agencies from certifying or making payments to non-residents, or on behalf of non-residents, when the payment is intended to fund an abortion or any related procedure. The bill defines a “related procedure” broadly as any procedure that results in the intentional termination of a pregnancy at any stage of gestation. In practical terms, the measure would prohibit the use of state funds to reimburse or pay for abortion-related services for people who are not New York residents. It would apply immediately upon enactment and would affect state payment and reimbursement processes rather than directly regulating private medical providers or patients’ access to care.

Impact

The bill would change the state finance law by adding a new restriction on the use of public funds for abortion-related services provided to non-residents. It would require state fiscal officers and agencies to deny claims and block payments tied to abortion or abortion-related procedures for people who do not reside in New York, potentially affecting reimbursement arrangements, state-administered health payments, and any other state-funded program that could cover such services.

Sentiment

No committee transcript or vote record is available, so there is no recorded debate or formal vote sentiment to assess. Based on the bill text and caption alone, the measure appears to reflect a restrictive position on public funding for abortion services for non-residents, but the available record does not show support, opposition, or negotiated amendments.

Contention

The main point of contention is likely the bill’s restriction on state funding for abortion-related care for non-residents, which could be viewed by supporters as a fiscal and residency-based limitation and by opponents as a barrier to reproductive healthcare access. Another likely issue is the breadth of the definition of “related procedure,” which is defined to include any procedure resulting in the intentional termination of a pregnancy at any stage of gestation, potentially raising questions about scope and implementation. Because no discussion transcript is provided, specific arguments from legislators or stakeholders are not available.