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S 8713 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to certain crimes of interference with health care services or religious worship

Summary
Relates to the definition of "reproductive health services" for purposes of the offense of criminal interference with health care services or religious worship in the second degree; defines "legally protected health activity"; increases the penalties for the criminal interference with health care services or religious worship in the first and second degrees, and for aggravated interference with health care services in the second degree.
Issues: ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for interference with health care/services, making sentencing more severe. Aligns with 'oppose' indicators (increases penalties) and opposes criminal justice reform efforts.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases penalties for interfering with healthcare services, protecting access to care through criminal law enforcement.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Michelle Hinchey
Michelle Hinchey
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
41
Co
Photo of Erik Bottcher
Erik Bottcher
DDemocratic
NY
47