Andrea Miller, President of the National Institute for Reproductive Health and the NIRH Action Fund said,“Cheers to the New York State Senate for answering the call of advocates, health care providers, and the voters by passing such a robust package of bills to protect and expand access to reproductive health care, especially abortion care. Even in a state like New York, we cannot rest easy simply because the right to make reproductive decisions is protected – we must take bold action to ensure that right is a reality for every New Yorker and every person seeking care, wherever they may live. From funding abortion care and practical support and investing in the reproductive health infrastructure to providing additional protections to our courageous abortion providers to enhancing availability of medication abortion and contraception, the Senate has set an excellent example of bold leadership – showing how to use every lever of power they have to protect and expand access to care. Today, we celebrate the passage of these critical bills - and tomorrow, we call on the Assembly and the Governor to join the Senate in making New York a true beacon of access.”

Donna Lieberman, New York Civil Liberties Union Executive Director, said, “New York must again be a beacon for people who need abortion care, including women, girls, and transgender and non-binary people.  We’ve done it before and we’ll do it now: New York will open its doors to those in need of an abortion. Thanks to the Reproductive Health Act, our state law affirms that abortion is a fundamental right, yet New York can and must do more to lead the way as an access state. If Albany delivers the funding needed for abortion care, enshrines anti-discrimination protections for pregnant people in our state constitution, builds strong legal protections for funders and providers, and increases hospital transparency, New York will lead the nation. With today's passage, the State Senate has shown the country that New York will never stop fighting for a person's decision to choose when and whether to have a family.”

Georgana Hanson, interim President and CEO, Planned Parenthood Empire State Acts, said, “Fifty years after the Roe decision, and just six months after it was overturned, we are reflecting on what has been lost and reminded that Roe was always the floor - not the ceiling. We have an opportunity before us to reimagine a better future. This vision will require bold policy that breaks barriers to care, and investments that move New York forward as an access state. Today, the Senate has heeded this call. We are grateful for the leadership of this body, who are doing the work to create a more equitable health care landscape for us all. Planned Parenthood thanks the Majority Leader, and the bill sponsors for their efforts in this pivotal moment for abortion access and reproductive freedom.”

Christine Herde, MD, FACOG, Chair, ACOG District II, said “The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, (ACOG) District II representing medical professionals delivering reproductive healthcare,  applauds the commitment of our legislative leaders to support abortion care access in the state.  Following the 50th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision and New York's own proactive action to pass the Reproductive Health Act in 2019, this unwavering leadership is more important than ever.  We thank the Legislature for advancing this bold legislative package to continue the fight to ensure New York remains a true access state.”  

Andrew Symons, MD, President of NYS Academy of Family Physicians, said, “The New York State Academy of Family Physicians strongly commends the NYS Senate for acting swiftly to pass a package of bills today to expand access to reproductive healthcare service and affirm an individual's right to receive such care.  The package includes S1066A by Senator Mayer which the Academy was an early supporter of to provide patient access to telemedicine abortion services so everyone, regardless of their place of residence, can receive the care they need. This is critical to help the people in states that have restricted their right to make their own decisions and protect the NY physicians and other providers who care for them.  We strongly urge the Assembly and Governor Hochul to join the Senate in making NYS a national leader by enacting these protections.”