New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5830: Requires health insurers to provide coverage for diagnosis and treatment of fibroids
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5830 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires health insurers to provide coverage for diagnosis and treatment of fibroids. Primary sponsor: Phara Souffrant Forrest (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INSURANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires health insurers to provide coverage for procedures relating to the diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids and related conditions, including pain, discomfort and infertility resulting therefrom.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Emily Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE