New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8713: Relates to certain crimes of interference with health care services or religious worship
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8713 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to certain crimes of interference with health care services or religious worship. Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 30, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 8713A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to the definition of "reproductive health services" for purposes of the offense of criminal interference with health care services or religious worship in the second degree; defines "legally protected health activity".
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Hinchey | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 41 |
| Erik Bottcher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 8713A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES