Bill > A05460

This bill allows medical assistants to administer immunizations, which are vaccinations, in an outpatient office setting, provided they are under the direct supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. This change is being made to existing education and public health laws, specifically by adding a new subdivision to Section 6526 of the education law and a new section, 2113, to the public health law. The public health law amendment clarifies that physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants are authorized to delegate the task of preparing and giving vaccinations to medical assistants. This delegation is contingent upon the vaccinations being recommended according to regulations set by the commissioner, adhering to generally accepted medical standards, and considering recommendations from various recognized medical organizations. Furthermore, medical assistants must receive appropriate training and adequate supervision in administering immunizations, as determined by the commissioner in consultation with the commissioner of education. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, with provisions for immediate implementation of necessary regulations.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5460