Relates to screening for placenta accreta spectrum screenings as part of routine prenatal care

Latest action Apr 1, 2026

Directs the commissioner of health to publish guidance for incorporating placenta accreta spectrum screenings into routine prenatal care.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A10514, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the Public Health Law.

Committee

Health · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Health · New York State Senate, Women's Issues · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This bill relates to screening for placenta accreta spectrum as part of routine prenatal care.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Cosponsors

Andrew Hevesi, Catalina Cruz and 5 more on Agora

Democratic6
Republican1

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Nathalia Fernandez says this is needed

Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) is a dangerous pregnancy complication that often goes unnoticed until delivery, when it can cause severe bleeding and life-threatening emergencies. Early screening greatly improves safety, but in New York, screening practices vary widely across providers and regions. Requiring the New York State Department of Health to create clear, evidence-based PAS screening guidelines ensures that all pregnant patients in the state are assessed consistently, no matter where they receive care. These statewide guidelines would help providers recognize risk factors, use appropriate imaging, and refer patients to hospitals prepared to manage high-risk deliveries. As PAS becomes more common, establishing uniform DOH standards is essential to improving maternal safety, reducing disparities, and supporting informed care planning across New York.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Apr 1, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WOMEN'S ISSUES
NY Senate
Mar 23, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
Mar 23, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Mar 23, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Senate
Mar 19, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading CAL.328
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.328
NY Assembly

Show full history (3 earlier events)

Mar 17, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
Mar 10, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Health
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
NY Assembly
Mar 6, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Assembly

About this record

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