This event is hosted by the New York Informed Consent Coalition.

To kick off the 2026 session, join the Informed Consent Coalition’s Advocacy Day for the Maternal Health, Dignity, and Consent Act (A.860 / S.845) – Monday, January 12 in Albany!

This bill ensures that medical providers obtain informed consent before drug testing and screening pregnant/postpartum people and their newborns. Take action with us during a powerful day of advocacy, featuring a rally, press conference, and meetings with lawmakers, to defend bodily autonomy and demand an end to the harmful medical practices of non-consensual drug testing/screening. We will start this session off strong, building on the incredible momentum from last year.

Transportation to Albany and lunch will be provided.