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This bill prohibits administrative agencies from mandating or administering COVID-19 immunizations without explicit legislative authorization. The bill establishes several key protections: children under 18 cannot be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine without parental consent, and incapacitated individuals cannot be vaccinated without consent from their legal guardian. The legislation prevents administrative agencies from requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition for numerous activities, including school attendance, employment, government services, public building entry, travel, and use of public transportation. Healthcare providers must provide a full list of vaccine ingredients and potential side effects before administering the immunization. The bill also stipulates that no nursing homes, group homes, or other residential facilities can mandate COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of residency, and no individual can be required to carry or present proof of COVID-19 vaccination, unless specifically mandated by the state legislature. By adding these provisions to the public health law, the bill aims to limit the ability of administrative agencies to implement COVID-19 vaccination requirements and ensure individual choice in vaccination decisions.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S285