New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S03964

Introduced
1/31/25  
Refer
1/31/25  

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 implications of S03964 on state law are multifaceted. Firstly, it aligns the management of asthma and respiratory conditions with existing health data frameworks, thereby potentially improving the health outcomes of young individuals diagnosed with such conditions. The bill facilitates health care providers in sharing critical information regarding asthma treatment, enabling a more integrated approach to patient care. The inclusion of rescue inhalers into the immunization records may also accelerate awareness and response strategies in public health settings, particularly in schools and childcare facilities.

Summary

S03964 is a bill aimed at enhancing public health measures by amending state law to include the reporting of rescue inhaler prescriptions for individuals under the age of nineteen in the statewide immunization information system. This initiative seeks to better monitor and manage the health of children suffering from asthma and other chronic respiratory conditions. By officially incorporating these prescriptions into the immunization database, the bill intends to reduce the risk of complications associated with these diseases through effective oversight and tracking.

Contention

There may be points of contention surrounding S03964 primarily related to privacy concerns and the management of sensitive health information. Stakeholders might worry about the implications of broader data collection, particularly regarding the potential misuse of personally identifiable health data. Furthermore, there might be discussions surrounding the administrative burden on health care providers and schools to comply with the new reporting requirements, leading to concerns from these groups about additional workload and responsibilities.

Companion Bills

NY A05194

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 A05194

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 HB1052

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

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 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 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 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.

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.

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