Bill > S01570

This bill allows children who are at least fourteen years old to receive certain vaccines without parental consent, provided they demonstrate the capacity to make an informed decision about their medical care. Under the proposed law, a healthcare practitioner may administer a vaccine to a minor aged fourteen or older if the minor provides informed consent after the practitioner has counseled them about the nature and consequences of the vaccine. The healthcare provider must ensure that the minor fully understands the vaccination, has the ability to make an informed decision, and that the vaccine is medically appropriate for their health history. The bill defines key terms such as "healthcare practitioner" (a licensed medical professional practicing within their scope of practice), "vaccine" (a biological product meeting specific public health standards and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), and "capacity to consent" (the ability to understand and appreciate the implications of the vaccination, regardless of age). The legislation aims to empower older minors to make independent healthcare decisions while still requiring professional medical guidance and assessment.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1570