A 9835 New York Assembly · 2023 Regular Session

Requires that there be a one hundred foot buffer zone around abortion clinics

This bill requires abortion clinics to maintain a one hundred-foot buffer zone around every entrance to protect patients from harassment. It defines harassment to include physical obstruction, following individuals within the zone, repeated conduct that causes fear of harm, and interference with medical procedures or facility operations. The law applies specifically to reproductive health care facilities offering abortion care and takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 11, 2024 Last action May 22, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
2
May 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9835A
lower
May 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
lower
Apr 11, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Amanda Septimo
Amanda Septimo
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
84