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NY A09648
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
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Replaces current vaccine approval standards (U.S. Public Health Service standards approved by the department) with regulations issued by the Commissioner of Health based on recommendations from major medical organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, and Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
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Applies to required childhood immunizations against poliomyelitis, mumps, measles, diphtheria, rubella, varicella, Haemophilus influenzae type b, pertussis, tetanus, pneumococcal disease, and hepatitis B
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Updates requirements for the diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis booster for children entering sixth grade and meningococcal vaccines for students entering seventh and twelfth grades to follow the same new regulatory framework
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Requires the newborn immunization schedule provided by hospitals and the immunization information given to public assistance recipients with young children to align with the new commissioner-issued regulations based on recognized medical organization recommendations
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires the administration of certain vaccines for children in accordance with regulations issued by the commissioner, utilizing generally accepted medical standards and based on recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Physicians, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations.
Last Action
referred to health
1/21/2026