NY S 1740
in committeeRequires pharmacies to provide prescription drug readers
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper
Description
Requires pharmacies to provide prescription drug readers or other means of access to individuals who disclose they have difficulty seeing or reading standard print labels on prescription drug containers; defines "prescription drug reader" to mean a device which is capable of audibly conveying information contained on the label of a prescription drug; makes exceptions.
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- Bill type
- bill
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Sponsors
- Monica Martinezprimary
- Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrickcosponsor
- Leroy Comriecosponsor
- Nathalia Fernandezcosponsor
- Patrick M. Gallivancosponsor
- Jack M. Martinscosponsor
- Mario Matteracosponsor
- Anthony H. Palumbocosponsor
- Steve Rhoadscosponsor
- Christopher Ryancosponsor
- Jessica Scarcella-Spantoncosponsor
- Lea Webbcosponsor
- William Webercosponsor
- Patricia Fahycosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-01-13
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
referral-committee
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
referral-committee
Versions
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Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: A 4039
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