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NY A07711

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/6/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Dinowitz

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds mpox to the list of immunizations that licensed pharmacists may administer under a patient-specific order or non-patient-specific regimen prescribed by a physician or certified nurse practitioner.

  • Extends mpox immunization authority to certified nurse practitioners, allowing them to prescribe and order mpox vaccines to pharmacists for administration to patients eighteen years of age or older.

  • Applies to the same conditions as other immunizations already authorized for pharmacist and nurse practitioner administration, including influenza, pneumococcal, hepatitis A and B, COVID-19, and others.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Authorizes the administration of the mpox vaccine by a pharmacist or a certified nurse practitioner.

Last Action

referred to higher education

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Education6/6/2023

Full Bill Text

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