Abortion and reproductive health rights address the legal framework surrounding access to abortion, contraception, maternal health, and reproductive autonomy. This includes laws defining permissible procedures, gestational limits, and the rights of pregnant people.
This law amends §§3216 ,3221, and 4303 of NYS Insurance Law, and amends §365-a of NYS Social Services Law to require that health insurance policies in New York State provide comprehensive contraceptive coverage. It mandates coverage of all FDA-approved contraceptive methods, including over-the-counter options when permitted by law.
Connecticut ‘s statute on prenatal testing for HIV and syphilis requires prenatal care providers to order blood tests for both HIV and syphilis during the first trimester of pregnancy and again at the time of delivery. The purpose is to identify infections early, reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission, and ensure timely medical intervention for both the mother and the newborn. By mandating testing at two stages, the law enhances the likelihood of detection even if exposure occurs later in pregnancy.
The 2024 Constitution of Nicaragua establishes a strong framework of fundamental rights, including guarantees relevant to gender equality, family, and women’s protection. Article 27 affirms equality before the law, and Articles 48, 73, and 82 enshrine unconditional equality between men and women, prohibiting all forms of labor and social discrimination based on gender. Article 5 elevates human dignity as a guiding principle, and Article 36 protects physical, psychological, and moral integrity by prohibiting torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment.
The Political Constitution of the Republic of Guatemala recognizes the equality of all persons and provides specific protections for women and families. Article 4 states that all human beings are free and equal in dignity and rights, and that men and women, regardless of marital status, have equal rights and responsibilities.
The Constitution sets forth the Dominican Republic’s fundamental principles, values, norms, and guarantees. Various constitutional precepts establish equality between men and women. Article 55 establishes the equal right to marry and form a family with both spouses having the same rights and obligations. Article 62 provides for equal rights in terms of work, including the type, quality, quantity and retribution for work performed.
The Portuguese Constitution in Article 9 provides that it is the duty of the State to promote equality among men and women. Article 13 provides that no one shall be privileged or discriminated against for birth, gender, race, language, place of origin, religion, political or ideological conditions, social or economic status, or sexual orientation.
Article I of the Constitution of Michigan contains the state’s Declaration of Rights, articulating fundamental guarantees of equality, liberty, and personal autonomy. Three sections are particularly significant are § 2 on equal protection, § 25 on marriage, and § 28 on reproductive freedom.
Section 15 (Protection from Discrimination on Grounds of Race etc.) of the Constitution of Saint Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis prevents provisions of law that are discriminatory in nature or effect, as well as discrimination by individuals acting under the law, or on behalf of public office or authority. “Discriminatory” includes discrimination based on gender.
The Constitution of the State of New York defines the rights of individuals and the structure of the state government. Several provisions function as the core constitutional bases for equality and nondiscrimination in the State of New York. Article I, Section 11 provides equal protection and bars civil rights discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, or religion.
A non-profit corporation filed a claim protesting the validity of a regulation requiring specified facilities, procedures, and personnel whenever a pregnancy is terminated within the geographical boundaries of Rhode Island, arguing that the regulations failed to consider the life of the unborn child.
