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NY S08853
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shelley Mayer
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AI Summary
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Shifts authority for childhood vaccine standards from the U.S. Public Health Service and state Public Health Council to the Commissioner of Health, who must issue regulations based on recommendations from major medical organizations (American Academy of Pediatrics, ACIP, American College of Physicians, and others)
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Applies the new regulatory framework to required vaccines including polio, mumps, measles, diphtheria, rubella, varicella, Hib, pertussis, tetanus, pneumococcal disease, and hepatitis B
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Updates booster immunization requirements for sixth graders (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) and meningococcal vaccine requirements for seventh and twelfth graders to follow the same commissioner-issued regulations
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Requires the newborn immunization schedule provided by hospitals to align with the new regulatory standards rather than prior federal advisory committee recommendations
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Mandates social services districts to provide vaccine information to public assistance recipients with children under five using the updated commissioner-established guidelines
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
3/4/2026