New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S01570

Introduced
1/10/25  
Refer
1/10/25  

Caption

Permits any child who is at least fourteen years of age to have administered to themself, regardless of parental consent, certain immunizations required or recommended by law.

Summary

Bill S01570 amends the public health law in New York to allow healthcare practitioners to administer vaccines to minors aged fourteen and older without requiring parental consent. The bill stipulates that minors must demonstrate the capacity to consent and provide informed consent after being counseled about the vaccine's nature and consequences. This legislation aims to empower adolescents to make their own health decisions regarding vaccinations, aligning with public health goals to increase immunization rates among youth.

Impact

The bill will modify existing public health laws by introducing a new provision that recognizes the autonomy of minors aged fourteen and older in making healthcare decisions related to vaccinations. It will affect healthcare practitioners by requiring them to assess the minor's capacity to consent and ensure informed decision-making. This change may lead to increased vaccination rates among adolescents, potentially impacting public health outcomes positively.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding Bill S01570 appears to be mixed. Supporters argue that it promotes autonomy and encourages responsible health decisions among teenagers, while opponents express concerns about the implications of allowing minors to consent without parental involvement, fearing it may undermine parental rights and responsibilities.

Contention

Notable points of contention include the balance between a minor's right to make health decisions and the role of parental consent. Supporters of the bill, including some healthcare advocates, argue that minors should have the ability to make informed choices about their health. In contrast, opponents, including some parent advocacy groups, contend that parents should retain the primary authority over their children's medical decisions, emphasizing the importance of parental guidance in healthcare matters.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY S2856

Includes routine, scheduled or recommended immunizations to individuals between the ages of three (3) and eighteen (18) years, under the consent and reporting provisions required for pharmacy administered immunizations.

NY S07729

Requires immunization against age appropriate rotavirus for certain children attending school.

NY A09260

Permits licensed pharmacists and nurse practitioners to prescribe and order COVID-19 immunizations; permits physicians to issue non-patient specific orders to pharmacists for COVID-19 immunizations for patients two years of age and older; permits pharmacists to issue patient specific orders for COVID-19 immunizations for patients two years of age and older.

NY S08716

Permits licensed pharmacists and nurse practitioners to prescribe and order COVID-19 immunizations; permits physicians to issue non-patient specific orders to pharmacists for COVID-19 immunizations for patients two years of age and older; permits pharmacists to issue patient specific orders for COVID-19 immunizations for patients two years of age and older.

NY H5427

Includes the COVID-19 immunization under the consent and reporting provisions required for pharmacy administered immunizations to individuals between nine (9) and eighteen (18) years of age.

NY S0699

Includes the COVID-19 immunization under the consent and reporting provisions required for pharmacy administered immunizations to individuals between nine (9) and eighteen (18) years of age.

NY S08550

Requires certain health insurance plans cover electrocardiograms for adults and children who have received a coronavirus vaccine regardless of family history of heart disease or conditions.

NY S09849

Authorizes a licensed pharmacist to administer any recommendations made by the commissioner of health pertaining to a vaccine that has been authorized by the federal Food and Drug Administration; relates to insurance coverage for immunizations; removes the requirement to follow the advisory committee on immunization practices of the centers for disease control and prevention recommendation for immunization against meningococcal disease.

NY A10711

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, and/or other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations; removes certain requirements for vaccines to be administered under federal guidance.

NY S09598

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, and/or other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations; removes certain requirements for vaccines to be administered under federal guidance.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.