New York A06462 mandates a one hundred foot buffer zone around abortion clinics to prevent harassment of patients.

New York A06462 amends the public health law by adding a new section 2599-bbb, which requires every reproductive health care facility offering abortion care to maintain a one hundred foot buffer zone around any entrance to such clinic. This buffer zone aims to allow patients to enter clinics without harassment. The bill defines "harassment" as knowingly obstructing or blocking a person from entering or exiting a clinic, interfering with the clinic's operation, or engaging in conduct that places another person in reasonable fear of physical harm. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A06462 mandates a one hundred foot buffer zone around abortion clinics to prevent harassment of patients.

New York A06462 amends the public health law by adding a new section 2599-bbb, which requires every reproductive health care facility offering abortion care to maintain a one hundred foot buffer zone around any entrance to such clinic. This buffer zone aims to allow patients to enter clinics without harassment. The bill defines "harassment" as knowingly obstructing or blocking a person from entering or exiting a clinic, interfering with the clinic's operation, or engaging in conduct that places another person in reasonable fear of physical harm. The act takes effect immediately.