Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) today announced the successful passage of two major reproductive health protections she authored, A.1165/S.2165 (May) and A.4023/S.3172 (Hinchey), both of which were included in the New York State Budget. These critical measures codify emergency care requirements in New York law and modernize pregnancy loss reporting, protecting patient privacy, ensuring timely access to emergency medical care, and reaffirming New York’s leadership in defending reproductive rights.

A.1165, authored by Paulin, codifies into state law the longstanding federal requirement that hospitals provide stabilizing care to all patients experiencing emergency medical conditions, including pregnancy-related emergencies. With federal abortion protections under threat, this legislation ensures that pregnant patients in New York will continue to receive necessary emergency care without delay or interference.

"Given the uncertainty at the federal level, New York must act decisively to protect patients," said Assemblywoman Paulin. "I am proud to have authored A.1165 to ensure that patients facing an emergency, including pregnant patients needing abortion care, receive the life-saving treatment they need."

“New York is leading the way in protecting women’s rights to reproductive healthcare. Considering national threats to abortion rights, it is more important than ever to advocate for these rights within our state. This legislation guarantees that women receive essential care during pregnancy-related emergencies, giving them the peace of mind that they will be treated. Thank you to Assemblymember Paulin for advancing this bill and Governor Hochul for prioritizing women’s healthcare in the budget,” said Senator Rachel May.

A.4023, also authored by Paulin, modernizes New York’s outdated pregnancy loss reporting laws by eliminating mandatory reporting of pregnancy loss caused by induced termination unless specifically requested by the patient. It renames "fetal death" reporting as "pregnancy loss" reporting, ensuring greater sensitivity and protecting patient confidentiality.

"I am proud to have authored A.4023 and to have fought successfully for its passage," said Assemblywoman Paulin. "This law will safeguard sensitive patient information, ease burdens on healthcare providers, and strengthen New York’s commitment to reproductive freedom and compassionate care."

"Abortion was one of the few medical procedures in New York still subject to mandatory reporting—an outdated rule that stigmatized care and left a back door open for patient data to be exploited. Our legislation ends that practice and closes a loophole that could’ve been used to target patients across state lines. Everyone who seeks care in New York should be able to do so safely, with dignity, and without fear. I’m proud to have led this effort in the Senate and thank Assemblymember Amy Paulin for her partnership in getting this done through the budget,” said State Senator Michelle Hinchey.

Robin Chapelle Golston, President and CEO, Planned Parenthood Empire State Acts, said “At a time when reproductive rights are under constant attack from the federal government, this enacted budget takes key steps to ensure that New Yorkers are able to safely access abortion care. These important statutory changes will ensure that all New Yorkers can get emergency abortion care when they need it and the privacy of those who chose abortion care will be protected. Planned Parenthood deeply appreciates Assemblymember Paulin's unwavering commitment to reproductive rights and justice and applauds her efforts to champion these important policy proposals.”

“By passing these two important bills as part of the FY2026 state budget, state lawmakers are reinforcing New York's leadership on abortion access and supporting patients. With abortion access under existential threat, the timing couldn't be more urgent,” said Allie Bohm, senior policy counsel at the New York Civil Liberties Union. “Taken together, these bills will modernize pregnancy loss reporting to better protect patient privacy and ensure that New Yorkers will continue to receive necessary emergency care, including emergency abortion care, no matter what the Trump administration does to undermine federal protections. We will continue to do everything we can to defend and expand New Yorkers' rights to privacy, dignity, and critical health care.”

Assemblywoman Paulin concluded, "I am deeply grateful to Governor Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Senator Michelle Hinchey, and Senator Rachel May for standing with me to get these important protections across the finish line. Together, we are ensuring that New Yorkers' rights to privacy, dignity, and critical health care are fully protected. The passage of these bills further solidifies New York’s role as a national leader in defending reproductive health care access and patient rights at a time when these protections are under growing attack across the country.”