Local law · Int 0211-2026
Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to provide information regarding fertility treatment, including insurance coverage of fertility treatment
New York City Council
Sponsor: Shahana K. Hanif (Council Member, District 39, Democratic)
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to provide information regarding fertility treatment, including insurance coverage of fertility treatment
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Summary
This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to conduct a public education and outreach campaign on fertility treatment, the New York State Insurance Law’s requirements for insurance coverage of fertility treatment, and Medicaid coverage of fertility treatment in New York.
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Where it stands
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Health
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Cosponsors
17
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic15
- Republican2
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- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Julie Won
- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Mercedes Narcisse
- Rita C. Joseph
- Farah N. Louis
- Sandy Nurse
- Carmen N. De La Rosa
- Alexa Avilés
- Nantasha M. Williams
- Gale A. Brewer
- Lynn C. Schulman
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Full history
- Jun 15, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Health
- Jun 15, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Hospitals
- Jun 15, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Disabilities
- Jun 15, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Hospitals
- Jun 15, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Disabilities
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- Jun 15, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Health
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Health
NYC Council
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