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Bill > A02514
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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/05/2026
06/05/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law and the public health law, in relation to authorizing pharmacists to administer injections for contraceptive use
AI Summary
This bill expands the role of pharmacists in providing contraceptive services by authorizing them to administer United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved reversible progestin-only contraceptive injections. Under this legislation, pharmacists can now execute non-patient specific orders to administer these injections, similar to their existing ability to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives. Before administering the injection, pharmacists must provide patients with a self-screening risk assessment questionnaire and a fact sheet developed by the health commissioner, covering clinical considerations, usage instructions, and healthcare referral information. Pharmacists must also complete specific training and, within 72 hours of administration, notify the patient's primary healthcare practitioner (unless the patient opts out). The bill includes protections that allow pharmacists to refuse administration if they believe potential adverse effects could endanger the patient's health. Physicians and certified nurse practitioners can prescribe these non-patient specific orders, and the bill defines the specific type of contraceptive injection covered. The legislation will take effect one year after becoming law, with immediate authorization for developing necessary implementation regulations.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (62)
John McDonald (D)*,
Joe Angelino (R),
Didi Barrett (D),
Anil Beephan Jr. (R),
Michael Benedetto (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Alex Bores (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Patrick Carroll (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Monique Chandler-Waterman (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Landon Dais (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Chris Eachus (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Jeff Gallahan (R),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Josh Jensen (R),
Rebecca Kassay (D),
Paula Kay (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Ron Kim (D),
Micah Lasher (D),
Charles Lavine (D),
Grace Lee (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Karen McMahon (D),
Brian Miller (R),
Diana Moreno (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Stacey Pheffer Amato (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nily Rozic (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Thomas Schiavoni (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Claire Valdez (D),
David Weprin (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Jordan Wright (D),
Last Action
referred to higher education (on 01/07/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Maternal Health
- ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies
- ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2514 | 01/17/2025 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02514&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A02514 | 01/17/2025 |
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