Abortion

August 6, 2025

Statement on Planned Parenthood Attempted Money Grab

A statement on reports that Planned Parenthood is seeking an emergency $35 million grant from New York State

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March 3, 2025

Taxpayer Funded Abortion Services for Military

Oppose • 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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January 21, 2025

"Abortion Tourism"

Oppose • S135 Cleare/A2137 González-Rojas • Provides practical support for access to abortion 

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January 21, 2025

Increase Abortion Providers in NY

Oppose • S1438 Krueger • Enacts the New York State abortion clinical training program act 

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September 5, 2024

Proposal 1: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

A statement of the Catholic Bishops of New York State

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August 7, 2024

Statement on Planned Parenthood Pause on Late-Term Abortions

Following is a statement by Kristen Curran, director of government relations for the New York State Catholic Conference, on reports in The City and The New York Times that Planned Parenthood will cease performing late-term abortions at its New York City facility, and close four other clinics due to economic factors.

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April 26, 2024

Statement on Abortion Slush Fund in NYS Budget

Following is a statement by Kristen Curran, director of government relations for the New York State Catholic Conference on the inclusion of a $25 million so-called “Reproductive Freedom & Equity” grant program for abortion providers in the enacted 2024-25 New York State Budget.

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November 9, 2023

Statement on Settlement of Sisters of Life Pregnancy Center Litigation

In a settlement of a federal lawsuit, Sisters of Life v. McDonald, New York State has agreed to a court order protecting the Sisters from government intrusion into their religious ministry as part of a “pregnancy center study” law passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Hochul in 2022.

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June 21, 2023

Statement on Passage of Abortion Telehealth Legislation

Following is a statement by Kristen Curran, director of government relations, regarding the legisature’s passage of legislation (A1709, Reyes/S1066-B, Mayer) providing legal protections to health practitioners who prescribe abortion-inducing medication to out-of-state women.

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June 24, 2022

A Statement on the Dobbs Decision by the Catholic Bishops of New York State

We give thanks to God for today’s decision of the United States Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This just decision will save countless innocent children simply waiting to be born.

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