Bill > S05340

This bill amends existing laws to allow medical assistants to administer immunizations, commonly known as vaccines, in outpatient office settings. This means that medical assistants can now draw up and give vaccinations, but only when they are directly supervised by a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. The bill also specifies that these vaccinations must follow recommendations from recognized medical organizations and that medical assistants must receive appropriate training and supervision, as determined by the commissioner of health in consultation with the commissioner of education. This change aims to expand the capacity for vaccine administration by utilizing the skills of medical assistants under the guidance of licensed healthcare professionals.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5340