S 9668 New York Senate · 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 all entrances to prevent harassment of patients. It defines harassment to include physical obstruction, following individuals close to the facility, repeated conduct that causes fear of harm, property damage, and interference with medical procedures or deliveries. The law applies specifically to reproductive health care facilities offering abortion services and takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Introduced May 16, 2024 Last action May 16, 2024
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