New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5161: Provides pregnant persons with alternative birth choices to preserve the life of a fetus when electing to have an abortion

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO HEALTH

Plain-language summary

A 5161 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides pregnant persons with alternative birth choices to preserve the life of a fetus when electing to have an abortion. Primary sponsor: Joe DeStefano (Republican/Conservative). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HEALTH.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe DeStefano (Republican/Conservative). 1 co-sponsor.