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NY A 1259

in committee

Relates to the practice of physicians licensed in another state or territory of the United States pursuant to a reciprocal agreement

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

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Quick answers

Did NY A 1259 pass?

Not yet. NY A 1259 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

What is NY A 1259 about?

Authorizes physicians licensed in another state or territory of the United States to practice time-limited follow-up care via telehealth in NYS pursuant to a reciprocal agreement; requires annual authorization.

Who sponsors NY A 1259?

Amy Paulin is the primary sponsor of NY A 1259, joined by 4 cosponsors.

Description

Authorizes physicians licensed in another state or territory of the United States to practice time-limited follow-up care via telehealth in NYS pursuant to a reciprocal agreement; requires annual authorization.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Amy Paulinprimary
  • Billy Jonescosponsor
  • Donna Lupardocosponsor
  • Jonathan Jacobsoncosponsor
  • Jen Lunsfordcosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-01-09

    REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

    referral-committee

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Votes

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Related bills

  • Prior session: A 7447not in this corpus
  • Companion bill: S 4062

Official source

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/A1259?summary=&detail=

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