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NY S08496
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Hinchey
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AI Summary
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Expands the list of advisory bodies whose immunization recommendations can be used by licensed physicians and nurse practitioners when prescribing immunizations to pharmacists
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Adds three new entities alongside the existing CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP): the state Immunization Advisory Council, the 21st Century Workgroup for Disease Elimination and Reduction, and any interstate body reviewing immunization coverage and access
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Requires insurance coverage for immunizations recommended by these additional advisory bodies, amending provisions in the insurance law for individual policies, group policies, and HMO contracts
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Applies to pharmacist-administered immunizations for adults 18 and older, including vaccines for pneumococcal disease, shingles, hepatitis A/B, HPV, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, COVID-19, meningococcal disease, and tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to the establishment of regulations for administering immunizations taking into consideration the 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, any interstate body established for purposes of reviewing and making recommendations regarding immunization coverage and access, or other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations.
Last Action
referred to higher education
3/4/2026