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WOMEN IN NEW YORK CAN NOW BUY BIRTH CONTROL WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION, HOCHUL
ANNOUNCES

By Jessica Moore

Updated on: March 20, 2024 / 9:11 AM EDT / CBS New York

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Hochul takes steps to guarantee women's access to birth control in New York

ALBANY, N.Y. - New York lawmakers are taking steps to protect reproductive
rights for women in the state. 

Two big announcements were made Tuesday. 

With a stroke of a pen Tuesday morning, Gov. Kathy Hochul guaranteed birth
control access for women in New York. 



"It's a new day. You now have access, easy access to the contraception you need
to suit your needs because it is your body and it is your choice," Hochul said. 

Hochul: Woman in New York can now access birth control without a prescription

As of Tuesday, all pharmacies across the state are allowed to dispense three
types of contraception: The pill, ring or patch. Women in New York, or even
those just visiting New York, can purchase up to a year's supply without
visiting a doctor. 

"It comes down to half the population, women, having full control over their own
bodies," Hochul said. 

New York makes it easier to access over-the-counter birth control: What to know

The announcement comes as reproductive rights for women across the country are
in jeopardy. From abortion bans in some states to possible bans on IVF in
others, state lawmakers are taking steps to protect reproductive rights in New
York. 



CBS News' political reporter Scott McFarlane interviewed Republican Rep. Mark
Molinaro, who just backed a bill in Congress that would protect IVF access for
women around the country. 

"He says like so many members of Congress from our area tell me, they're hearing
from constituents that are afraid Alabama's supreme court ruling from a few
weeks ago could endanger IVF treatments not just in Alabama, but eventually
elsewhere in the nation," McFarlane said. 

"This is a big moment for the women of New York. Up until now, you can not walk
into a pharmacy and be able to purchase contraception to meet your various
health care needs," Hochul said. "Starting today, any woman walking into a New
York state pharmacy will be able to purchase birth control, the best birth
control method that meets her needs." 

Hochul said as long as she's in office, women's reproductive rights will be
protected in New York state. 

Pharmacists will work with women seeking birth control to make sure they're
eligible and don't have any counter-indications. 


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Jessica Moore

Jessica Moore is an Emmy Award-winning anchor for the weekend evening newscasts
on CBS 2 and WLNY 10/55. Moore joined the stations in July, 2016.

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