Authorizes pharmacists to administer injections for contraceptive use
This bill allows New York pharmacists to administer FDA-approved progestin-only contraceptive injections, expanding access to this specific form of birth control. It requires pharmacists to complete training, provide patient screening questionnaires and fact sheets about clinical considerations, and notify a patient's primary care provider (unless the patient opts out). The policy directly affects patients seeking contraception and pharmacists who will administer the injections. Key safety mechanisms include mandatory screenings, provider notifications, and pharmacist discretion to refuse service if health risks are identified.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Last action Jan 27, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jan 21, 2025
How they voted
48–11
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 63
Jan 21, 2025
D
Democratic41
92% Yea
R
Republican22
50% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
2
Committee
6
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Jan 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lea Webb
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Erik Bottcher
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Addabbo
DDemocratic
Co
John Liu
DDemocratic
Co
Leroy Comrie
DDemocratic
Co
Luis Sepúlveda
DDemocratic
Co
Michelle Hinchey
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Pete Harckham
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Robert Jackson
DDemocratic/Working Families
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