New York’s highest court has upheld the state’s requirement for companies with health insurance plans to cover medically necessary abortions, according to a ruling on Tuesday.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany and other religious groups contended that the rule infringed upon their religious liberties.
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In 2017, the policy was approved by state financial regulators. Subsequently, the state Legislature officially incorporated the abortion coverage regulation into law in 2022. It is important to note that the religious groups filed a lawsuit against the regulation, rather than the law itself.
If the religious groups were successful in their legal argument, the state’s law could be challenged, making the Court of Appeals case of significant importance.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, hailed the ruling as a significant stride towards safeguarding these essential liberties.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany has stated that it will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
“We consider this to be unconstitutional as it infringes upon the fundamental rights of free exercise of faith and conscience, with the government becoming involved,” the statement asserted. “The ultimate determination of its constitutionality will be made by the United States Supreme Court.”
