Bill > A08261

This bill prohibits administrative agencies in New York from mandating or administering COVID-19 vaccinations without explicit legislative authorization. The bill establishes several key protections: children under 18 cannot be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine without parental consent, and incapacitated individuals cannot be vaccinated without consent from their legal guardian. The legislation prevents administrative agencies from requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition for numerous activities, including school attendance, employment, government services, public building entry, travel, and public transportation use. Additionally, group homes and nursing facilities cannot mandate COVID-19 vaccination for residency, and no person can be compelled to carry proof of vaccination unless the legislature specifically requires it. Healthcare providers must also provide a comprehensive list of vaccine ingredients and potential side effects before administering the vaccine. The bill essentially transfers the power to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations exclusively to the state legislature, limiting the administrative agencies' ability to impose vaccination requirements independently.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8261