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NY S08587

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Gounardes

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all child day care facilities to have at least one staff member trained to administer epinephrine devices present at all times while children are present

  • Mandates child day care providers maintain at least two epinephrine devices on site in appropriate dosages for children, with a designated staff member responsible for storage, maintenance, and disposal

  • Establishes training requirements covering recognition of anaphylactic symptoms, weight-based dosing for different age groups, storage and use procedures, and emergency follow-up protocols

  • Requires child day care providers to report allergy-related incidents and epinephrine administrations to parents/guardians and the department within 24 hours, and to maintain an incident log available upon request

  • Directs the Office of Children and Family Services to create and post informational materials on anaphylaxis policy within six months, with the law taking effect 90 days after passage

Legislative Description

Requires child day care centers to have epinephrine devices and staff trained to use them on site in case of anaphylaxis or other severe allergic reaction.

Last Action

REFERRED TO HEALTH

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/7/2026
Rules11/19/2025

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