RJC’s Legislative Agenda, 2025-2026

S6901A/A7496: Healthy and Safe Students Act

Establishes comprehensive sexual education for all New York students.

S4583A/A4879: CARE Act

Relates to the health, safety, and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents of children and their children.

S3762/A1710: Coverage for All

Provides state-funded insurance coverage to undocumented New Yorkers.

A3117:

Provides additional protections at reproductive health clinics; prohibits interference with phone lines, the release of offensive odors, and noises intended to jeopardize the health of persons receiving reproductive health services or to interfere with the safe and effective delivery of such services.

S00653/A06866:

Provides treatment for sexually transmitted diseases to minors without a parent’s or guardian’s consent; provides definition for health care practitioner

S6377A/A6596:

Requires Medicaid to cover gender-affirming care regardless of federal funding; prohibits discriminatory practices by health care entities and insurers; relates to coverage for treatment for gender dysphoria.