A 6606 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes protections for the rights of pregnant students, parenting students, and students with pregnancy-related conditions in schools

Summary

Establishes protections for the rights of pregnant students, parenting students, and students with pregnancy-related conditions in schools; requires schools to establish liaison officers for such students and to disseminate information relating to resources available to such students; directs that rules be established to administer such rights and to establish minimum periods of time for a leave of absence at the student's option.

Issues: ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Last action Apr 15, 2026

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What changed between versions

A6606A → A6606B · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill version adds a new definition for 'cooperative dialogue,' requiring colleges to engage in good-faith discussions with students about accommodation needs. It also modifies the requirements for accommodations, shifting from a list of specific examples to a mandate based on individual student health and safety needs, while removing a specific clause about maintaining safe distances from hazardous substances.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'cooperative dialogue,' establishing a formal process for institutions and students to discuss accommodation needs and alternatives in good faith.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the requirements for reasonable accommodations by removing a specific list of examples and replacing it with a mandate that accommodations must be based on individual student needs related to health and safety, requiring institutions to consult with students.

Removed a specific provision that allowed institutions to require students to maintain a safe distance from substances or activities known to be hazardous to pregnant persons.

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Committee

Amendments

Apr 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 6606B

lower

Apr 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO EDUCATION

lower

May 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 6606A

lower

May 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION

lower

Mar 6, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO EDUCATION

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors