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NY A09140
Bill
Status
10/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Amends Public Health Law Section 2166 to shield licensed home care agencies, Article 28 facilities, and other healthcare providers from liability for vaccine-related injuries when immunizations conform to federal, state, or local standards
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Establishes liability protection for any person prescribing, dispensing, ordering, furnishing, or administering vaccines to minors when the immunization is required by state law or follows commissioner regulations
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Extends immunity to persons administering vaccines to minors as part of outreach programs or when required by state law
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Preserves liability in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence, which remain exceptions to the immunity protections
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Defines "injury" to include residual effects of vaccines or immunizing agents; takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides liability protections for health care providers who issue vaccines so long as such vaccination does not arise out of willful misconduct or gross negligence.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026