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A 9175

Requires each institution within the state university of New York and the city university of New York to have at least one vending machine making emergency contraception available for purchase

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Cunningham and 5 co-sponsors

SUNY and CUNY campuses must install at least one vending machine selling emergency contraception, expanding access for students, staff, and visitors; currently in Higher Education committee.

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · A 9175

Summary of Assembly Bill A 9175

Overview

Bill A 9175 would require every institution within the State University of New York (SUNY) and the City University of New York (CUNY) system to have at least one vending machine that makes emergency contraception available for purchase. The bill is currently in the committee stage, having been referred to the Higher Education committee on October 17, 2025.

What the bill would do

  • Mandate at least one vending machine on each SUNY and each CUNY campus that offers emergency contraception for purchase.
  • Apply to all institutions within SUNY and CUNY. The bill specifies that the requirement covers the entire state university system and city university system.

Who would be affected

  • Students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors at SUNY and CUNY institutions would gain access to emergency contraception through campus vending machines.
  • Campuses would be responsible for ensuring the required vending machines are in service; maintenance and stocking would fall to the respective institutions or their agents.

Implementation and timeline

  • Introduced: October 17, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Higher Education (assembly committee level). There is no enacted date or funding mechanism provided in the available information.
  • Legislative actions show the same referral date twice, indicating a formal committee referral on that date.

Sponsorship and related bills

  • Primary sponsor: Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas.
  • Cosponsor: Jo Anne Simon.
  • Related/companion bills: S 2058 (companion; Senate version) and S 4400 (prior-session). Duplicate listing for S 2058 noted in the provided data.
  • This pairing suggests a coordinated effort between the Assembly and Senate to advance a parallel measure.

Potential implications and considerations

  • Access: Could improve timely access to emergency contraception for students and staff, potentially reducing barriers during campus hours.
  • Campus operations: Institutions would need to select locations, install, stock, and maintain the vending machines, including age verification and product eligibility considerations if applicable.
  • Policy framing: The bill as described focuses on availability via vending machines; details such as pricing, placement, operating hours, and privacy considerations are not specified in the provided information.
  • Debates and concerns might include minors’ access, campus safety, cost to campuses, and ongoing maintenance.

Next steps

  • Wait for committee discussion and any potential amendments in Higher Education.
  • If advanced, the bill would move through additional committee approvals and potentially to floor consideration in the Assembly, with a companion process in the Senate (via S 2058) for parallel action.

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

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