New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 6983: Establishes the New York dignity in pregnancy and childbirth act and requires hospitals and other facilities that provide perinatal care to implement an evidence-based implicit bias program

Passed both chambers Last action June 5, 2026: RETURNED TO SENATE

Plain-language summary

S 6983 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the New York dignity in pregnancy and childbirth act and requires hospitals and other facilities that provide perinatal care to implement an evidence-based implicit bias program. Primary sponsor: Jabari Brisport (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): RETURNED TO SENATE.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jabari Brisport (Democratic/Working Families). 3 co-sponsors.