A 178

New York Assembly bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 7, 2026.

Prohibits using possession of reproductive or sexual health devices as evidence in a trial, hearing or proceeding in certain circumstances.

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-A-178
Session 2025-2026
Status in_committee
Committee Judiciary
Assembly in_committee 2026-01-07
Abortion / Reproductive Policy
Summary

Provides that possession of a condom or other reproductive or sexual health device may not be received in evidence in any trial, hearing or proceeding as evidence of conduct which would constitute an offense defined in article 230 of the penal law.

Sponsor
Catalina Cruz
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2024-12-23 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-07 Status in_committee
2026-01-07 Latest Action In Assembly Committee
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