Bill Commons

NY S 8495

in committee

Allows pharmacists to administer certain vaccines pursuant to a statewide order; and relates to the authority of the commissioner of health

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did NY S 8495 pass?

Not yet. NY S 8495 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

What is NY S 8495 about?

Provides that licensed pharmacists may administer certain vaccines where a non-patient specific order exists or immunizations are authorized by the commissioner of health and are recommended for use by the New York state immunization advisory council or are identified by the department of health as necessary to address public health emergencies, outbreaks, or chronic disease prevention.

Who sponsors NY S 8495?

John Liu is the primary sponsor of NY S 8495, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

Provides that licensed pharmacists may administer certain vaccines where a non-patient specific order exists or immunizations are authorized by the commissioner of health and are recommended for use by the New York state immunization advisory council or are identified by the department of health as necessary to address public health emergencies, outbreaks, or chronic disease prevention.

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

  • John Liuprimary
  • Samra Broukcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-09-03

    REFERRED TO RULES

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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/S8495?summary=&detail=

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