FPA celebrates its 10th anniversary at its Annual Legislative Conference. A Legislative Resolution is issued recognizing the organization’s many members and contributions. Planned Parenthood Federation of America also honors FPA’s 10th anniversary at its annual meeting.

FPA is sued by Right to Life activists for denying them access to the Legislative Conference. FPA argues that First Amendment protections do not prohibit a private organization from gathering with its members and discuss strategy without disruption. Two courts uphold FPA’s position.

The Education Fund of Family Planning Advocates of New York State is established as a 501(c)(3) organization to conduct research, carry out policy analysis, and provide a variety of education, training and outreach programs.

The New York State Coalition for Abortion Rights (NYSCAR) now consists of 500 organizations.

The State Budget increases appropriations for three of FPA’s top concerns: family planning (now at $11 million), prenatal care and school health services. And for the tenth consecutive year, both Houses of the Legislature vote down amendments to ban Medicaid funding for abortion.

FPA partners with the New York State Media Consortium to develop a birth control media campaign funded by a State Health Department grant and participates in a newly formed New York State Health Care Campaign to extend Medicaid to working poor who are uninsured.