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A 778

Directs the department of health to create an informational pamphlet concerning intrauterine devices

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Rosenthal

Requires New York DOH to produce an informational pamphlet on intrauterine devices to educate patients and providers about IUDs.

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Bill Summary · A 778

Summary: Bill A 778 – Informational Pamphlet on Intrauterine Devices

Overview

Bill A 778 would require the New York State Department of Health (DOH) to create an informational pamphlet about intrauterine devices (IUDs). The bill is currently tabled and originated in the Assembly, with a Senate companion (S 7714). The primary sponsor is Linda Rosenthal.

Purpose and Intent

  • To ensure patients and the public have access to clear information about intrauterine devices.
  • The bill's text provided here states only that the DOH must create an informational pamphlet concerning IUDs; it does not detail specific content requirements, distribution methods, or timelines within the summary available.

Key Provisions (as indicated)

  • Directs the Department of Health to develop an informational pamphlet about intrauterine devices.
  • The summary does not specify further requirements such as content inclusions, languages, accessibility standards, funding, production deadlines, or distribution obligations. Additional details would appear in the formal bill language and implementing regulations, if enacted.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Primary: New York State Department of Health (responsible for creating the pamphlet).
  • Secondary: Healthcare providers who counsel patients on contraception, medical facilities and clinics offering IUD services, and patients considering or using IUDs in New York.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 8, 2025.
  • Early actions: Referred to Health, then to Ways and Means; Assembly print number 778A.
  • Legislative progress:
    • May 29, 2025: Passed the Assembly; delivered to the Senate; referred to Finance.
    • June 12, 2025: Substituted for S7714A; 3rd Reading in the Senate; Senate passed; returned to the Assembly.
    • October 9, 2025: Delivered to the Governor.
    • October 16–17, 2025: Veto memo issued; subsequent tabled status.
  • Sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (primary).
  • Related: Companion bill S 7714 in the Senate.

Current Status

  • Status: TABLED (as of October 17, 2025). This indicates the bill is not currently advancing toward enactment and has been set aside in the legislative process.

Notes

  • The available information does not provide specifics on content, format, or dissemination requirements for the pamphlet.
  • If enacted, the bill would become part of DOH obligations, potentially influencing patient education materials related to contraception.

Related Resources

  • Related bill: S 7714 (Senate companion)
  • Primary sponsor: Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal

This summary reflects the information provided, including the bill’s stated purpose, known procedural steps, and current status.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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