New YorkDefines the terms "person", "human", and "human being" in the state constitution
What it does
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
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 30OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARYLatest
- Jan 8TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
- Jan 7REFERRED TO JUDICIARYMinor
- 2025
- Jan 29OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARYMinor
- Jan 15TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
- Jan 14REFERRED TO JUDICIARYIntroduced