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NY S08495
Bill
Status
9/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Liu
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AI Summary
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Expands pharmacist authority to administer vaccines under statewide standing orders issued by the Commissioner of Health, in addition to existing patient-specific orders
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Authorizes pharmacists to administer FDA-approved or authorized vaccines when recommended by the New York State Immunization Advisory Council
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Permits pharmacists to administer vaccines identified by the Department of Health as necessary for public health emergencies, outbreaks, or chronic disease prevention
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Grants the Commissioner of Health explicit authority to issue statewide standing orders for pharmacist-administered vaccinations, regardless of whether vaccines are on the CDC immunization schedule
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that licensed pharmacists may administer certain vaccines where a non-patient specific order exists or immunizations are authorized by the commissioner of health and are recommended for use by the New York state immunization advisory council or are identified by the department of health as necessary to address public health emergencies, outbreaks, or chronic disease prevention.
Last Action
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
1/7/2026