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A 1407

Relates to the practice of pharmacy and administration of immunizations

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeffrey Dinowitz

Expands pharmacists' authority to administer vaccines, sets training/credentialing requirements, boosting access to immunizations in pharmacies for patients.

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · A 1407

Summary of Assembly Bill A 1407

Overview

  • Bill number: A 1407
  • Title: Relates to the practice of pharmacy and administration of immunizations
  • Status: Referred to Higher Education
  • Introduced: January 9, 2025
  • Jurisdiction: Assembly (New York), with the committee focus on Higher Education

What the bill appears to address (based on title)

The bill is described as relating to the practice of pharmacy and the administration of immunizations. While the exact text is not provided here, the title indicates the legislation would govern:
- How pharmacists practice and the scope of pharmacy duties, particularly as they pertain to immunization services
- Rules, training, or requirements for administering vaccines by pharmacists
- Possible alignment of pharmacy education or credentialing with immunization administration

Note: The specific provisions, definitions, and requirements are not included in the material provided, so the exact changes to current law cannot be stated definitively from this summary alone.

Key provisions and changes (not specified in the provided text)

Because the text of A 1407 is not included, the following items are potential areas that such a bill could address. These are common topics in bills that relate to pharmacy practice and immunizations, but should be read in the actual bill for precise language:
- Scope of practice: which pharmacists or pharmacy settings may administer immunizations
- Training and credentialing: required certification, continuing education, or competency assessments for immunization administration
- Immunization administration rules: prescriptions, age limits, dosage, storage requirements, and administration protocols
- Recordkeeping and reporting: immunization documentation, integration with immunization information systems (registries), and adverse event reporting
- Supervision and oversight: supervision requirements for technicians or interns, and oversight by licensed pharmacists
- Public health and safety provisions: consent, refusal, and post-immunization observation standards
- Educational implications: implications for pharmacy education curricula and requirements for licensure or continued education

Who would be affected

  • Pharmacists and pharmacy staff: expanded or clarified authority to administer immunizations, plus any new training or certification requirements
  • Pharmacy owners and employers: operational changes to implement immunization services
  • Higher education and professional schools: potential updates to curricula or credentialing programs for pharmacists
  • Patients and general public: access to immunization services in pharmacies, potential changes to vaccine access, scheduling, and reporting

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced on January 9, 2025
  • Referral to the Higher Education committee on the same date (2025-01-09)
  • Next steps typically include committee hearings, possible amendments, and a floor vote in the Assembly
  • Related bills (companions and prior-session measures) may influence priority, negotiation, or alignment of provisions

Related and companion legislation

  • Companion: S 3808 (listed twice)
  • Other prior-session related bills: S 3899, S 570, S 2379, S 43, A 8409
  • These related measures suggest ongoing interest in pharmacy practice and immunization administration across both houses

Considerations for follow-up

  • Obtain the full text of A 1407 to identify exact provisions, definitions, and amendments
  • Monitor committee hearings in the Higher Education committee for changes and debate
  • Compare with companion and related bills (S 3808 and others) to understand cross-chamber alignment
  • Assess potential impact on pharmacy education, licensure, and public immunization access

If you’d like, I can monitor for updates on A 1407 and provide a follow-up summary once the bill’s text or committee actions become available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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