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NY A04207

NY A04207
Prohibits a mandatory immunization against the novel coronavirus/COVID-19 for children, incapacitated persons, or students or staff of employment institutions or day care facilities; prohibits requiring people to carry or present evidence of having received the COVID-19 vaccine.


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Introduced
01/31/2025
In Committee
01/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to prohibiting a mandatory immunization against the novel coronavirus/COVID-19

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend New York's public health law to prohibit mandatory COVID-19 vaccination in several key contexts. Specifically, the bill prevents requiring COVID-19 vaccines for children under 18 without parental consent, and mandates that healthcare providers disclose vaccine ingredients and potential side effects before administering the vaccine. For incapacitated individuals over 18, the bill requires consent from a legal guardian before vaccination. The legislation also forbids requiring COVID-19 vaccination for students, teachers, and staff at educational institutions or day care facilities, and prohibits mandating that individuals carry or present proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The bill defines key terms such as "person in parental relation" and "incapacitated person" to provide clarity about who is covered by these provisions. By creating these restrictions, the bill aims to protect individual and parental choice regarding COVID-19 vaccination, ensuring that no one is compelled to receive the vaccine against their or their guardian's wishes.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

referred to health (on 01/31/2025)

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