New York Protects Doctors Sending Abortion Pills Out of State Amid Wave of Bans

New York State Legislature approved legislation providing legal protection for doctors to prescribe and send abortion pills to patients in states that have outlawed abortion.
The law could expand the use of telehealth for those seeking abortions in restricted states.
Providers will be shielded from out-of-state litigation as long as they comply with New York law.
The bill prohibits state or local government employees from cooperating with out-of-state agencies regarding legally protected health activities in New York.
The bill could expand access to the abortion pill across states with restricted access to abortions.