· NY legislature · 2025-2026

Establishes the "Maternal Health, Dignity and Consent act"

Prohibits drug, cannabis or alcohol testing and screening of pregnant or postpartum individuals and newborns unless the individual consents and it is within the scope of medical care, or the testing or screening is necessary for a medical emergency.

Sponsor

Julia Salazar (D-NY)

Introduced

2025-01-08

Latest action

REFERRED TO WOMEN'S ISSUES