New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1978: Prohibits the use of state funds for non-residents seeking an abortion or related procedures
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1978 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the use of state funds for non-residents seeking an abortion or related procedures. Primary sponsor: Dean Murray (Republican/Conservative). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO FINANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the use of state funds for non-residents seeking an abortion or any other procedure that results in the intentional termination of a pregnancy at any stage of gestation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Murray | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 3 |
| Jake Ashby | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 43 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
| Jim Tedisco | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 44 |
| Alexis Weik | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 8 |
“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 FINANCE
- REFERRED TO FINANCE