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NY A04346

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Dinowitz

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds mpox (monkeypox) to the list of immunizations that licensed pharmacists can administer to patients 18 years of age or older under a physician's or certified nurse practitioner's order

  • Authorizes certified nurse practitioners to prescribe and order mpox vaccinations to be administered by pharmacists, alongside existing authorized vaccines like influenza, pneumococcal, COVID-19, and others

  • Amends three sections of the Education Law (sections 6527, 6802, and 6909) to include mpox in the existing framework for pharmacist-administered immunizations

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education5/27/2025
Rules5/20/2025
Higher Education2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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