New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A09648

Introduced
1/21/26  

Caption

Requires the administration of certain vaccines for children in accordance with regulations issued by the commissioner, utilizing generally accepted medical standards and based on recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Physicians, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations.

Impact

If enacted, A09648 will significantly affect New York's public health directives by reinforcing the requirement for vaccinations among children. This alteration in the law will likely influence how health care providers approach immunization, placing an emphasis on compliance with new regulatory guidelines. It is intended to enhance public health by increasing immunization rates, theoretically reducing the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases among children in the state.

Summary

Bill A09648 aims to amend the public health law and social services law to mandate the administration of certain vaccines for children in accordance with guidelines established by recognized medical organizations. The bill outlines specific vaccinations that children must receive, including those against diseases like poliomyelitis, mumps, and measles, along with pertinent age-appropriate immunization schedules established by the commissioner of health. The objective is to ensure that children receive adequate protection against communicable diseases while adhering to medically accepted standards.

Contention

Despite its public health benefits, the bill faces contention regarding personal freedoms and parental rights. Some stakeholders assert that mandatory vaccinations infringe on individual liberties and parental authority in making health-related decisions for their children. Opponents of the bill may express concerns about potential government overreach and the implications of mandating medical interventions. Discussions surrounding the bill suggest a need for balancing public health priorities with the rights of families to make informed medical choices.

Companion Bills

NY S08853

Same As Requires the administration of certain vaccines for children in accordance with regulations issued by the commissioner, utilizing generally accepted medical standards and based on recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Physicians, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations.

Previously Filed As

NY S08853

Requires the administration of certain vaccines for children in accordance with regulations issued by the commissioner, utilizing generally accepted medical standards and based on recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Physicians, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations.

NY S09599

Includes the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Physicians and/or other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations in the establishment of immunization administration regulations.

NY A10710

Includes the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Physicians and/or other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations in the establishment of immunization administration regulations.

NY A10711

Requires the administration of certain vaccines for children in accordance with regulations issued by the commissioner, utilizing generally accepted medical standards and based on recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Physicians, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and/or other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations; removes certain requirements for vaccines to be administered under federal guidance.

NY S09598

Requires the administration of certain vaccines for children in accordance with regulations issued by the commissioner, utilizing generally accepted medical standards and based on recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Physicians, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and/or other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations; removes certain requirements for vaccines to be administered under federal guidance.

NY S08496

Relates to the establishment of regulations for administering immunizations taking into consideration the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Physicians, the advisory committee on immunization practices, any interstate body established for purposes of reviewing and making recommendations regarding immunization coverage and access, or other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations.

NY A09060

Relates to the establishment of regulations for administering immunizations taking into consideration the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Physicians, the advisory committee on immunization practices, any interstate body established for purposes of reviewing and making recommendations regarding immunization coverage and access, or other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations.

NY SR1004

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; recognize

NY AR48

Urges American Academy of Pediatrics and New Jersey Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics to issue guidance for pediatricians and family doctors on discussing personal space and privacy with children.

NY HR2005

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; 75th anniversary; recognize

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