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NY A02534

NY A02534
Provides for the initiation of treatment for COVID-19, influenza, and pharyngitis resulting from a Group A streptococcal infection by a licensed pharmacist in certain circumstances.


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Introduced
01/17/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to the definition of practice of pharmacy; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

AI Summary

This bill allows licensed pharmacists to initiate treatment for COVID-19, influenza, and Group A streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat) after conducting a positive test, following a statewide protocol developed by the New York Department of Health. The protocol requires pharmacists to ensure patient safety, maintain proper records, and provide referrals for continued care. When initiating treatment, pharmacists must ask patients about their primary care provider and maintain an updated list of local healthcare providers, which they will share with patients who do not have a regular doctor. The Department of Health is required to create and maintain a searchable online list of primary care providers, highlighting those recognized as patient-centered medical homes (PCMH) and including providers who serve Medicaid, low-income, uninsured, and disabled patients. Pharmacists must document test results and treatment, and provide a report to the patient's designated healthcare provider unless the patient directs otherwise. The bill will be in effect until April 1, 2028, after which it will be automatically repealed.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (38)

John McDonald (D)* Joe Angelino (R),  Scott Bendett (R),  Jake Blumencranz (R),  Paul Bologna (R),  Karl Brabenec (R),  Harry Bronson (D),  Keith Brown (R),  Marianne Buttenschon (D),  William Colton (D),  Maritza Davila (D),  Scott Gray (R),  Jonathan Jacobson (D),  Paula Kay (D),  Charles Lavine (D),  Dana Levenberg (D),  Jen Lunsford (D),  Brian Maher (R),  Brian Manktelow (R),  Dave McDonough (R),  Karen McMahon (D),  Demond Meeks (D),  Angelo Morinello (R),  Misha Novakhov (R),  Phil Palmesano (R),  Phil Ramos (D),  Karines Reyes (D),  Gabriella Romero (D),  Angelo Santabarbara (D),  Rebecca Seawright (D),  Maryjane Shimsky (D),  Tony Simone (D),  Robert Smullen (R),  Phil Steck (D),  Al Stirpe (D),  Aron Wieder (D),  Carrie Woerner (D),  John Zaccaro (D), 

Last Action

referred to higher education (on 01/17/2025)

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