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On April 10, 1970, the New York Senate passed a law legalizing abortion until the 24th week of pregnancy. [14] Republican Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller signed the bill into law the next day. [15] At the time, New York State was a Republican "trifecta", meaning both chambers of the legislature and the governorship were Republican-controlled. [14]
The Reproductive Health Act passed the New York State Senate by a vote of 38–24 on January 22, 2019, [12] [2] the 46th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade ruling. The state Assembly passed the Reproductive Health Act, 92–47, on the same day. [13] [14] It was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo that evening. [15]
The Legislature met for the second regular session (the 195th) at the State Capitol in Albany on January 5, 1972; [6] and adjourned sine die on May 12. [7] On May 9, the Assembly passed a bill to repeal the permissive 1970 abortion law. [8] The bill also passed the Senate, but was vetoed by Governor Rockefeller.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill Monday to shield the identities of physicians who ... which has a near-total abortion ban, could face up to 15 years in prison, $200,000 in fines and the ...
New York: Proposal 1 (Equal Protection of Law Amendment) In Florida, an amendment to limit government interference with abortion fell short of the needed 60% support at just over 57%.
The new year means new laws being enacted in every state. From the so-called “Taylor Swift bill” to gun storage laws, residents in various states will soon live with new requirements. Many ...
There are approximately 252 clinics in New York that perform abortions. [152] In 2019, New York codified abortions rights and reproductive freedoms in state law. New York state Senator Alessandra Biaggi has proposed a bill that allows the option for taxpayers in New York to contribute to the abortion access fund on their tax forms. This ...
Notably, three GOP women state senators had urged members of their party to adopt a 12-week ban on abortion, calling it a “real compromise,” and joined all Democrats in voting against the six ...