New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 539: Provides that any fertilized human ovum or human embryo existing outside of a human uterus shall not be considered an unborn child or human being

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

Plain-language summary

S 539 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that any fertilized human ovum or human embryo existing outside of a human uterus shall not be considered an unborn child or human being. Primary sponsor: Jack Martins (Republican/Conservative). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HEALTH.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jack Martins (Republican/Conservative). 3 co-sponsors.