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NY A04346
Bill
Status
5/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Dinowitz
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Amends three sections of the Education Law (sections 6527, 6802, and 6909) to include mpox in the existing framework for pharmacist-administered immunizations
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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