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NY A04993

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

David DiPietro

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes strict liability for New York State for injuries caused by immunizations mandated as a condition of attending schools, child care facilities, or institutions of higher education, or required under emergency declarations by the commissioner or governor

  • Requires injured individuals to prove the immunization was state-mandated, administered by an authorized health practitioner, and proximately caused their injury

  • Shields health practitioners from liability for vaccine injuries unless gross negligence is established

  • Grants the Court of Claims jurisdiction to hear claims against the state for injuries caused by required immunizations

  • Applies to all immunization-related injuries sustained after the effective date or that are ongoing as of that date

Legislative Description

Establishes a claim for strict liability against the state for any injury caused by the administration of an immunization which is mandated by a state law; gives the court of claims the power and jurisdiction to hear such a claim.

Last Action

referred to judiciary

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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