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Council Member Kevin C. Riley discusses bill on pregnancy loss resources
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Council Member Kevin C. Riley speaks about his bill, Introduction 651-A, which requires the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to create and distribute materials addressing pregnancy loss and mental health support. He emphasizes the importance of supporting families during difficult times and ensuring access to compassionate care.
- The bill aims to provide resources for those experiencing pregnancy loss through miscarriage, stillbirth, or termination.
- Materials will be available in multiple languages and distributed across various healthcare facilities and online platforms.
- Riley highlights this action as a contrast to the rollback of women's health protections in other parts of the country.
Kevin C. Riley
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Thank you, majority leader.
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I am incredibly humbled to be here today, to stand here, to pass meaningful action to support individuals and families in our city.
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At a time when women's health protections are being rolled back in other parts of the country, the New York City Council is moving forward, committed to ensuring that those experiencing pregnancy loss, whether through miscarriage, still birth, or termination, received the resources and care they deserve.
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My bill, intros 651 a, corresponds to by 22 of my colleagues, directly department of health and mental hygiene to create and distribute essential materials that not only address the impact of pregnancy loss, but also connects families to critical mental health support available in multiple languages across the city.
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These resources will be accessible in d d o h m h operator facilities, family planning clinics, hospitals, and online ensuring that as many families as possible can reach the support they need.
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This bill ensures that during one of the most painful experiences a family can endure, they have access to the compassion and care necessary for healing.
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I want to extend a heartfelt thanks to my colleagues for the unwavering support of this bill Together, we are demonstrating that in New York City, we stand with families and prioritize compassionate care during their most vulnerable times.
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Thank you for joining me.
