New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A05194

Introduced
2/12/25  
Refer
2/12/25  

Caption

Relates to including rescue inhaler prescriptions for asthma and other chronic respiratory diseases for individuals under age nineteen in the statewide immunization information system.

Impact

The inclusion of rescue inhaler prescriptions in the immunization information system will lead to more comprehensive health data available to healthcare providers, schools, and public health officials. This could enable more effective monitoring of asthma-related health services and interventions, thus potentially reducing the incidence of asthma exacerbations among children and improving overall community health standards. By formalizing the collection of this information, the state aims to provide a cohesive approach to managing and preventing respiratory diseases in young individuals.

Summary

A05194 seeks to amend the public health law in the State of New York by including prescriptions for rescue inhalers for asthma and other chronic respiratory diseases for individuals under the age of nineteen in the statewide immunization information system. This initiative aims to enhance the tracking and management of pediatric respiratory health by ensuring that data on rescue inhaler prescriptions are consistently collected alongside immunization records. The legislation is expected to improve health outcomes for children with chronic respiratory conditions by facilitating better access to necessary medications and preventative care.

Contention

Despite the bill's intended public health benefits, there may be concerns regarding data privacy and the management of sensitive health information. Opponents might argue about the implications of expanding data collection and whether it could lead to unintended consequences for families, particularly regarding how this information is shared and utilized across different health and education systems. There is also likely to be discussion about the adequacy of current healthcare resources to manage the increased oversight and accountability mandated by the new requirements.

Companion Bills

NY S03964

Same As Relates to including rescue inhaler prescriptions for asthma and other chronic respiratory diseases for individuals under age nineteen in the statewide immunization information system.

Previously Filed As

NY S03964

Relates to including rescue inhaler prescriptions for asthma and other chronic respiratory diseases for individuals under age nineteen in the statewide immunization information system.

NY S03100

Expands coverage for the treatment of asthma to include a second rescue and maintenance inhaler, along with any medically necessary devices for children under nineteen years of age.

NY A05255

Expands coverage for the treatment of asthma to include a second rescue and maintenance inhaler, along with any medically necessary devices for children under nineteen years of age.

NY S09893

Requires a health care provider who administers an immunization to a person nineteen years of age or older must report such information to the department of health or to the New York city citywide immunization registry unless the person receiving the immunization objects to such reporting.

NY HB1052

To Mandate Coverage For Certain Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease Immunization Technologies For Certain Individuals.

NY A04195

Relates to the dissemination of information pertaining to individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia through the NY Connects: Choices for Long Term Care program.

NY S00118

Relates to the dissemination of information pertaining to individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia through the NY Connects: Choices for Long Term Care program.

NY A09260

Permits licensed pharmacists and nurse practitioners to prescribe and order COVID-19 immunizations; permits physicians to issue non-patient specific orders to pharmacists for COVID-19 immunizations for patients two years of age and older; permits pharmacists to issue patient specific orders for COVID-19 immunizations for patients two years of age and older.

NY S08716

Permits licensed pharmacists and nurse practitioners to prescribe and order COVID-19 immunizations; permits physicians to issue non-patient specific orders to pharmacists for COVID-19 immunizations for patients two years of age and older; permits pharmacists to issue patient specific orders for COVID-19 immunizations for patients two years of age and older.

NY S09849

Authorizes a licensed pharmacist to administer any recommendations made by the commissioner of health pertaining to a vaccine that has been authorized by the federal Food and Drug Administration; relates to insurance coverage for immunizations; removes the requirement to follow the advisory committee on immunization practices of the centers for disease control and prevention recommendation for immunization against meningococcal disease.

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