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
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S3236A
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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
61–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 63
Mar 18, 2025
D
Democratic41
95% Yea
R
Republican22
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeremy Cooney
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
George Borrello
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Addabbo
DDemocratic
Co
Lea Webb
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Luis Sepúlveda
DDemocratic
Co
NF
Nathalia Fernández
DDemocratic
Co
Pam Helming
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Patrick Gallivan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Rachel May
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Robert Jackson
DDemocratic/Working Families
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