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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that any fertilized human ovum or human embryo existing outside of the uterus of a human body shall not be considered an unborn child, a minor child, a natural person, or any other term that connotes a human being for any purpose under state law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Martins | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 7 |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 9 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
| Bill Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 38 |
“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 HEALTH
- REFERRED TO HEALTH