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NY A04039
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
John McDonald
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AI Summary
- Pharmacies must provide prescription drug readers or other accessible means to individuals who disclose difficulty seeing or reading standard print labels on prescription containers
- Prescription drug readers must be dispensed at no additional cost to the individual for at least the duration of their prescription
- Pharmacies must make sustained, periodic, and reasonable efforts to inform the general public and individuals with prior records of low visibility or blindness about available accessible formats
- Exemptions apply to sole proprietorship pharmacies, pharmacies in correctional facilities, and pharmacies occupied by government entities
- State Board of Pharmacy must adopt implementing rules and regulations by December 31, 2027
Legislative Description
Requires pharmacies to provide prescription drug readers or other means of access to individuals who disclose they have difficulty seeing or reading standard print labels on prescription drug containers; defines "prescription drug reader" to mean a device which is capable of audibly conveying information contained on the label of a prescription drug; makes exceptions.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Higher Education1/30/2025
Full Bill Text
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