New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S09599

Introduced
3/26/26  

Caption

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.

Impact

The bill could significantly influence the state’s healthcare regulations by highlighting the importance of established medical standards for immunization. This potential shift in law is meant to enhance the statewide immunization framework, particularly by ensuring that health insurers accommodate the latest recommendations from significant medical and scientific organizations. The inclusion of these recommendations could lead to improved vaccination rates and more cohesive health practices across the state.

Summary

Bill S09599 aims to amend the insurance law in New York concerning immunization administration regulations. Specifically, it includes the recommendations of nationally recognized scientific organizations, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the regulatory framework surrounding immunizations. This addition is intended to ensure that the standards for immunization align with the best practices identified by key health authorities, thus promoting public health and safety.

Contention

While the bill presents a unified approach to health recommendations, there may be contentious discussions surrounding the reliance on recommendations from major health organizations. Some stakeholders may argue that such dependencies could limit state-specific adaptations needed for varied populations within New York. Additionally, there may be concerns from certain groups about the implications of broadening the regulatory framework, particularly regarding the rights of individuals when it comes to health decisions.

Companion Bills

NY A10710

Same As 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.

Previously Filed As

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 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 A09648

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 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 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 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 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 SR1004

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; recognize

NY HR2005

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

NY J01746

Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists

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