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NY A10711
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
- Shifts authority for child vaccine standards from the U.S. Public Health Service and CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to the New York State Health Commissioner
- Commissioner must issue regulations based on "generally accepted medical standards" and recommendations from professional organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, and American College of Physicians
- Applies to required childhood vaccines including polio, measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, varicella, Hib, pneumococcal, and meningococcal disease
- Updates pharmacist vaccination authority to remove specific references to CDC/ACIP recommendations while adding COVID-19 to the list of vaccines pharmacists may administer to children ages 2-18
- Removes federal guidance requirements from newborn immunization schedules and public assistance immunization information programs
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, and/or other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations; removes certain requirements for vaccines to be administered under federal guidance.
Last Action
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
4/21/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules4/21/2026
Rules4/21/2026
Health3/26/2026
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