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NY A03254

NY A03254
Requires children enrolled in an overnight camp, summer day camp, or travelling summer day camp to be vaccinated against a specified list of diseases.


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Introduced
01/27/2025
In Committee
04/28/2026
Crossed Over
05/19/2026
Passed
05/19/2026
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to requiring children enrolled in an overnight camp, summer day camp, or travelling summer day camp to be vaccinated

AI Summary

This bill amends public health law to require that children enrolled in any children's overnight camp, summer day camp, or travelling summer day camp must have received all necessary vaccinations as outlined by section twenty-one hundred sixty-four of the public health law and according to regulations set by the commissioner, using established medical standards and considering recommendations from prominent medical organizations. Additionally, camp operators must maintain current records for each child, including proof of immunity, documentation of additional evidence of immunity, or a valid medical exemption, and can allow children undergoing a vaccine series to attend, with these records to be kept for sixty days after the camp season ends.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY (on 05/19/2026)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Disease Prevention
  • ‐ Infants and Children

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