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New York Officials Announce Legislation to Support Abortion Providers

New York Officials Announce Legislation to Support Abortion Providers
New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference in Manhattan in New York City on May 21, 2021. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
5/9/2022|Updated: 5/10/2022

New York Attorney General Letitia James and Democrat lawmakers on May 9 announced new legislation that would provide financial support for groups that help women get abortions.

The legislation establishes a $50 million fund called the Reproductive Freedom and Equity Program, overseen by the state Department of Health, James, a Democrat, said during a press conference.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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