S 8869 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Requires certain health insurance policies include coverage for services provided by pharmacists related to contraceptives

This bill requires most health insurance plans sold in the state to cover pharmacist-provided contraceptive services, such as counseling, prescribing, or dispensing. It directly affects health insurers and patients seeking contraceptive care through pharmacies. The key provision mandates that insurance policies include these specific services without extra costs to the patient. The bill passed the Senate in January 2026 and is now under review by the Assembly's Insurance committee.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Assembly Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Mar 11, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jan 27, 2026 · Assembly Mar 11, 2026

How they voted

517
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 61
Jan 27, 2026
D Democratic39
36 Yea 3
92% Yea
R Republican22
15 Yea 7 Nay
68% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jan 12, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

Sponsors