NY Democrats Reintroduce Health Data Privacy Bill After Veto

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New York lawmakers have revived a health data privacy bill that was vetoed by Governor Kathy Hochul last year. The new measure, filed by Manhattan Democrats Sen. Liz Krueger and Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, would strengthen privacy protections for those seeking abortions and gender-affirming care. The previous version of the bill faced opposition from business groups, but the new version has removed the language that was long opposed.

Why it matters

This bill is part of a broader effort by New York Democrats to protect sensitive health data, especially for services like abortion and gender-affirming care that have become increasingly politicized. The previous version was vetoed due to concerns from business groups, so the revised language aims to address those issues while still providing robust privacy safeguards.

The details

The new measure, Senate Bill 9269, would apply to entities that handle the health data of anyone physically present within New York. Businesses would have to wait at least 24 hours to request a customer's consent to collect their health information. The previous version of the bill faced opposition from business groups, but the new version has removed the language that was long opposed.

• The previous version of the bill was vetoed by Governor Kathy Hochul in 2025.
• The new measure, Senate Bill 9269, was filed on February 20, 2026.

What’s next

The new health data privacy bill, Senate Bill 9269, will now go through the legislative process in the New York state legislature.