Reproductive rights: Hochul strengthens NY shield law to protect abortion providers from out-of-state prosecution

New York is doubling down on its commitment to reproductive rights as Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation Saturday to further safeguard abortion providers from legal threats beyond state lines.

The new law, co-sponsored by Bronx Assembly Member Karines Reyes, enhances New York’s existing shield law by allowing medical providers to list only the dispensing health care practice’s address on prescription labels instead of their own name.