Assembly bill · A1893 (2025-26)
Defines the terms "person", "human", and "human being" in the state constitution
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: David DiPietro (Assembly Member, District 147, Republican)
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Summary
Defines the terms "person", "human", and "human being" to mean a member of the species homo sapiens at any stage of biological development beginning at the moment of fertilization regardless of age, health, level of functioning, or condition of dependency; requires the right to life of all human beings.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Judiciary · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Judiciary · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Jan 30, 2026
Referred to committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Assembly
- Jan 8, 2026
To Attorney-general for Opinion
TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Assembly
- Jan 29, 2025
Referred to committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Assembly
- Jan 15, 2025
To Attorney-general for Opinion
TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
NY Assembly
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- Jan 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Assembly
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