Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul of New York signed a groundbreaking bill into law on Friday, allowing doctors to prescribe abortion pills to nonresidents of the state. This new legislation serves as a shield for women living in states where abortion is banned, providing them with access to safe and legal abortion care.
The law, which comes a year after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the nationwide right to abortion, prohibits New York officials from cooperating with legal actions initiated in states that have banned the procedure. This includes actions such as arrests or extraditions.
New York now joins several other states in enacting telehealth “shield laws” to protect individuals seeking abortions across state lines. Governor Hochul, a Democrat, delivered a powerful statement at the bill signing ceremony, criticizing extremist lawmakers in other states for impeding access to healthcare.
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In the wake of the Dobbs ruling, 14 states have implemented bans on abortion throughout pregnancy, with a few exceptions, while other states have enforced severe restrictions. As a result, approximately 25 million women of childbearing age now reside in states with abortion bans or stricter limitations.
The legislation signed by Governor Hochul not only safeguards doctors in New York who prescribe abortion pills to patients in these restrictive states but also expands protections to telehealth services. This is especially crucial as over half of abortions in the United States are now performed using medication.
Dr. Linda Prine, co-founder of ACT Access, stated that they will promptly begin mailing the abortion pills once the legislation is officially enacted.
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The bill received its final approval earlier this week during the Legislature’s regular session. Additionally, Arizona’s Democratic Governor, Katie Hobbs, signed an expansive executive order on Friday to protect individuals involved in legally obtained abortions from prosecution.
This executive order prohibits local prosecutors from bringing charges related to abortions and prevents state agencies from assisting in any criminal investigations without a court order. Furthermore, Arizona will refuse to honor extradition requests for individuals associated with assisting, providing, or seeking an abortion.
It is important to note that Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, is the sole official authorized to oversee prosecutions related to abortion.
Overall, these developments mark significant progress in ensuring access to reproductive healthcare and protecting the rights of individuals seeking abortions.
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