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NY S04244
NY S04244Permits any child who is at least fourteen years of age to have administered to himself or herself, regardless of parental consent, certain immunizations required or recommended by law.
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Introduced
03/05/2019
03/05/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Permits any child who is at least fourteen years of age to have administered to himself or herself, regardless of parental consent, and subject to the applicable grade or comparable age level requirements, certain immunizations required or recommended by law.
AI Summary
This bill permits any child who is at least fourteen years of age to have certain immunizations required or recommended by law administered to themselves, regardless of parental consent. The bill defines key terms, including "health care practitioner," "vaccine," and "capacity to consent." It also requires the health care practitioner to consult with and counsel the minor to ensure they fully understand the vaccine and provide informed consent before administering it.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Liz Krueger (D)*,
Alessandra Biaggi (D),
Brad Hoylman (D),
Zellnor Myrie (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Toby Stavisky (D),
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 01/08/2020)
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