Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Affirming a Safe Haven for Reproductive Health Care by Governor Kathy Hochul

February 03, 2025 — Albany, NY — Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to enable providers who prescribe medications used to perform abortions to request that the dispensing pharmacy print the name of their practice on prescription labels instead of their personal name. Despite attacks on reproductive rights from other states and the federal government, Governor Hochul affirmed her commitment that New York will remain a safe harbor for anyone seeking or providing reproductive health care.