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NY A04993
Bill
Status
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
David DiPietro
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires injured individuals to prove the immunization was state-mandated, administered by an authorized health practitioner, and proximately caused their injury
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Shields health practitioners from liability for vaccine injuries unless gross negligence is established
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Grants the Court of Claims jurisdiction to hear claims against the state for injuries caused by required immunizations
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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