Bill > A03455

This bill amends the New York public health law to require a parent, guardian, or person in a parental relation to a child under 18 years old to be physically present when the child receives an immunization, with several specific exceptions. These exceptions include scenarios where the child is an emancipated minor, living separately from parents, a runaway or homeless youth, enrolled in youth crisis services, in a transitional living program, not under parental supervision, or not in the care of children and family services. The bill builds upon existing legislation about consent for medical services, specifically focusing on ensuring parental presence during vaccinations while providing flexibility for youth in unique living circumstances. By mandating physical presence, the bill aims to increase parental involvement and oversight in children's medical care, while also recognizing the diverse living situations of young people who may need medical services without direct parental accompaniment.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3455