S 3236 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

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

This bill (S 3236) allows registered pharmacy technicians to work in any licensed pharmacy under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. It permits technicians to assist with tasks like preparing, labeling, and dispensing prescriptions or medications - provided these tasks require no professional judgment (which remains the pharmacist's responsibility). The law requires pharmacists to be physically present during these tasks, authorize all work, and approve it before any medication is dispensed. The pharmacy must also ensure technicians receive proper training before they begin assisting. The bill is now law (signed November 21, 2025).
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Assembly Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
Nov 2025
Introduced Jan 24, 2025 Signed Nov 21, 2025
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What changed between versions

S3236 S3236A · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill was amended to reflect its progression through the legislative process, including committee approval and passage by the Senate. The substantive text of the bill remains unchanged, with only formatting updates and procedural history added.
TECHNICAL

Bill number updated from S 3236 to S 3236--A to reflect Senate amendment status

Added sponsor Cal. No. 454 designation

Updated sponsor list to include additional senators (ADDABBO, BORRELLO, MAY) and added procedural history showing committee approval and Senate passage

Updated document tracking number from LBD02176-01-5 to LBD02176-03-5

Floor votes · Senate Mar 18, 2025 · Assembly May 21, 2025

How they voted

610
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 63
Mar 18, 2025
D Democratic41
39 Yea 2
95% Yea
R Republican22
22 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
5
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Nov 21, 2025
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.543
upper
May 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
May 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
May 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
REPASSED SENATE
upper
May 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 3236A
upper
Mar 18, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 24, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors

Sponsors