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NY A06758
Bill
Status
3/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tony Simone
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AI Summary
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Requires pharmacies to dispense or refill prescriptions and non-prescription drugs/devices regardless of any employee's ethical, moral, or religious beliefs
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Allows pharmacies to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with religious or moral objections, provided it does not create undue hardship for the employer or patient
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Employees seeking accommodation must notify the pharmacy in writing specifying which drugs or devices they cannot dispense based on their beliefs
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Pharmacies providing accommodations must establish procedures ensuring timely dispensing without unnecessary delays and cannot require patients to visit another pharmacy if the drug is available
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Prohibits pharmacists from refusing to dispense based on personal beliefs unless they have provided prior written notice and the employer has established a reasonable accommodation
Legislative Description
Provides that a pharmacy is obligated to properly dispense or refill a prescription for a drug or device, or a non-prescription drug or device regardless of the ethical, moral or religious beliefs of any employee of such pharmacy.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026