New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A10512

Introduced
3/6/26  

Caption

Prohibits unregulated pregnancy centers from requiring clients, as a condition of service, or making it reasonably appear to be a condition of service, to disclose certain information relating to their medical history, sexual history, relationship to the other parent of the potential baby, or insurance or financial information.

Impact

The passage of A10512 could significantly reshape the operational practices of unregulated pregnancy centers in New York. Currently, these centers can present themselves as comprehensive reproductive health providers while often discouraging access to abortion services. The bill's provisions would make it clear that such centers cannot require detailed and potentially sensitive information, reinforcing the principle that accessing care should not come with invasive inquiries. This change could consequently lead to a reduced number of barriers for clients seeking reproductive health services.

Summary

Bill A10512, known as the Right to Dignified Care Act, seeks to amend the public health law regarding unregulated pregnancy centers, commonly referred to as crisis pregnancy centers. The bill aims to prohibit these centers from requiring clients to disclose certain personal information as a condition of receiving services. Specifically, it would prevent these facilities from asking about clients' medical, sexual, or financial backgrounds that are unrelated to pregnancy determination. This legislative intent is designed to protect clients from potential misuse of their private information, ensuring that their dignity is preserved during their interactions with these centers.

Contention

The bill has drawn differing opinions from various stakeholders within the health and political arenas. Advocates for women's rights and reproductive health are likely to support A10512, arguing that it is essential for safeguarding client rights and preventing coercive practices by unregulated centers. Conversely, opponents of the bill may argue that this regulation could limit the ability of centers to gather information necessary for providing supportive services. As such, the bill's discussion emphasizes a broader discourse on the regulation of health services and the role of government in personal health decisions.

Companion Bills

NY S08705

Same As Prohibits unregulated pregnancy centers from requiring clients, as a condition of service, or making it reasonably appear to be a condition of service, to disclose certain information relating to their medical history, sexual history, relationship to the other parent of the potential baby, or insurance or financial information.

Previously Filed As

NY S08705

Prohibits unregulated pregnancy centers from requiring clients, as a condition of service, or making it reasonably appear to be a condition of service, to disclose certain information relating to their medical history, sexual history, relationship to the other parent of the potential baby, or insurance or financial information.

NY HB931

Prohibits a contractor or subcontractor of the Louisiana Pregnancy and Baby Care initiative from conditioning services on religious requirements (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

NY S09634

Requires limited services pregnancy centers to disclose to clients that they do not have a licensed medical provider on staff who provides or supervises reproductive health services at such center; requires such disclosure to be provided in writing and orally, and to be available in English and Spanish; provides for reporting of violations; provides penalties for violations.

NY A08532

Prevents housing discrimination based on wage history, medical history, and health conditions.

NY S07433

Prohibits employers from requiring certain conditions or preconditions of employment.

NY S03392

Establishes the "one city act" which applies to cities with a population of one million or more and provides for an agency to disclose the personal information of individuals that would otherwise be restricted from disclosure to another agency or agent thereof for the limited purpose of providing benefits, services, or care coordination to individuals or a research study concerning the provision of benefits, services or care coordination.

NY A05916

Establishes the "one city act" which applies to cities with a population of one million or more and provides for an agency to disclose the personal information of individuals that would otherwise be restricted from disclosure to another agency or agent thereof for the limited purpose of providing benefits, services, or care coordination to individuals or a research study concerning the provision of benefits, services or care coordination.

NY A3753

Requires crisis pregnancy centers to disclose certain information in multiple languages.

NY A10911

Prohibits data brokers from selling the personal information of current and former military servicemembers or their households without consent.

NY HB2884

Parental rights in health care; minor child's health care consultations; parental abuse exception; Attorney General enforcement; relief; immunity; physician and psychotherapist patient privilege; minor cannot refuse to disclose information to their parent or legal guardian; disclosure of confidential information, privileges, and testimony in hearings; parent or legal guardian's consent is required; disclosure of information and exceptions; right of self-consent under certain conditions and doctor-patient privileges; minors can consent without a parent or legal guardian; effective date.

Similar Bills

NJ A1679

Provides certain deceptive practices in advertising of pregnancy-related services or health care services violate consumer fraud act.

NJ S3319

Provides certain deceptive practices in advertising of pregnancy-related services violate consumer fraud act.

KS HB2635

Enacting the pregnancy center autonomy and rights of expression act to protect the ability of private pregnancy centers to provide life-affirming care.

OK HB3194

Pregnancy centers; terms; agencies; pregnancy center; prohibitions; abortion-inducing drugs or contraception; counsel; staffing or hiring decisions; remedies; severability; effective date.

NJ A3753

Requires crisis pregnancy centers to disclose certain information in multiple languages.

SC H3504

Pregnancy CARE Act

SC H3012

Pregnancy CARE Act

NJ SR30

Supports work of pregnancy resource centers and condemns harassment of pregnancy resource centers by AG.