S 1050 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Allows pharmacy technicians to practice in any pharmacy under the supervision of a pharmacist

This bill allows registered pharmacy technicians to work in any pharmacy under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. It clarifies that technicians can assist with tasks like preparing and dispensing drugs only when those tasks do not require professional judgment, which must always be reserved for the pharmacist. The law requires the pharmacy to ensure technicians have received proper training before they begin assisting and defines supervision as the pharmacist staying in the immediate area to authorize and evaluate the technician's work.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2023 Last action May 23, 2024
Floor votes · Senate May 23, 2024

How they voted

57–0
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 62
May 23, 2024
D Democratic41
37 Yea 4
90% Yea
R Republican21
20 Yea 1
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
11
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Amendments
3
May 23, 2024
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
May 23, 2024
Senate · Passed
PASSED SENATE
May 14, 2024
Senate · Amendment adopted
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 1050B
Feb 12, 2024
Senate · Amendment adopted
PRINT NUMBER 1050A
Feb 12, 2024
Senate · Amendment adopted
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Jan 3, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Jan 9, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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