S 285 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the administration of the novel coronavirus/COVID-19 immunization

This bill prohibits state agencies from requiring or administering COVID-19 vaccines without specific legislative authorization. It directly affects students, workers, residents of group homes, and adults unable to make health decisions by banning mandatory vaccination in schools, workplaces, travel, public services, and group living facilities. Key provisions require parental consent for minors, guardian consent for incapacitated adults, and ban all evidence-of-vaccination requirements unless mandated by law. The bill also mandates healthcare providers to disclose vaccine ingredients and side effects before administration.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO HEALTH
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Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
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