New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8866: Establishes "The Equity in Fertility Treatment Act"; relates to the definition of infertility and health insurance coverage for the treatment of infertility
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8866 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes "The Equity in Fertility Treatment Act"; relates to the definition of infertility and health insurance coverage for the treatment of infertility. Primary sponsor: Julia Salazar (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 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.
Establishes "The Equity in Fertility Treatment Act"; relates to the definition of infertility and health insurance coverage for the treatment of infertility.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Salazar | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
| Pete Harckham | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“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
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.97
- COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE