S 7356 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Permits dentists to administer influenza and COVID vaccinations and vaccinations related to a public health emergency

This bill allows dentists to give flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines, and other vaccines needed during public health emergencies. It achieves this by updating the legal definition of dentistry to explicitly include administering these specific vaccinations. The change applies to dental professionals and their offices, enabling them to offer these services as part of their practice. The law will not take effect until 180 days after it is signed into legislation.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced May 19, 2023 Last action May 28, 2024
Floor votes · Senate May 28, 2024

How they voted

47–11
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 62
May 28, 2024
D Democratic41
37 Yea 1 Nay 3
90% Yea
R Republican21
10 Yea 10 Nay 1
47% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
2
Committee
5
May 28, 2024
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
May 28, 2024
Senate · Passed
PASSED SENATE
Jan 3, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Jan 3, 2024
Assembly · Failed
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
Jun 9, 2023
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Jun 9, 2023
Senate · Passed
PASSED SENATE
Jun 8, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
May 19, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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