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February 24, 2026

Rural Suicide Prevention Council: S.3610-A Helming / A.8434 Kelles

Establishes the Rural Suicide Prevention Council.

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February 23, 2026

Medicaid Coverage for Childbirth: S940 Sanders / A7681 Cook

In relation to Medicaid coverage for childbirth.

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February 23, 2026

Funding for Abortion Services: S1571-A Krueger / A928-A Steck

Provides funding for abortion services and travel-related expenses not covered by the military for certain New York residents.

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February 10, 2026

Minors Participating in Sports Wagering: S7908 Gounardes

Preventing minors from participating in sports wagering.

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February 2, 2026

Much to Like in Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget – and More to Be Done

Statement by Dennis Poust, executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference, on Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal.

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January 29, 2026

2026 - 2027 Elementary and Secondary Education Budget Testimony

Testimony of the New York State Council of Catholic School Superintendents presented by James D. Cultrara, executive secretary, regarding the 2026-2027 elementary and secondary education budget.

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January 26, 2026

Prenatal Testing: S11 Skoufis / A44 Paulin

Requires a written notice on the occurrence of a false-positive result for any condition tested during a prenatal test.

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January 26, 2026

Abortion Providers: S1438 Krueger

Enacts the New York State abortion clinical training program act.

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January 26, 2026

Abortion Tourism: S135 Cleare / A2137 González-Rojas

Provides practical support for access to abortion.

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January 21, 2026

NYS Concedes Catholic Plaintiffs Are Not Subject to Abortion Mandate

Statement by Dennis Poust, executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference, on NYS conceding in the abortion mandate case.

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