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NY A06002
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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Directs the Commissioner of Health to develop rules and regulations authorizing automated patient dispensing and storage systems (APDSS) for distributing prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, and medical devices at covered entities
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Requires pharmacies to obtain a separate license from the State Board of Pharmacy for each APDSS location, with application and renewal fees of $300-$500 annually
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Mandates that APDSS operators hold federal DEA registration for controlled substance distribution and operate under supervision of a licensed pharmacist, who may supervise electronically without being physically present
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Requires comprehensive tracking of all drug transactions, access controls via password or biosensor identification, camera records maintained for 180 days, and monthly physical inspections by a pharmacist
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Pharmacies must complete annual self-assessments evaluating compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, with implementation rules to be established within 365 days of the act's effective date
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of health, in consultation with the commissioner of education, the commissioner of mental health, the commissioner of corrections and community supervision and the state board of pharmacy, to promulgate and implement rules and regulations authorizing the use of automated patient dispensing and storage systems for distribution of prescription and non-prescription drugs and medical devices at certain facilities.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026