S 5720 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes registered medical assistants

This bill establishes a registration system for medical assistants in New York. It allows registered medical assistants to perform basic administrative tasks (like filing records and billing) and advanced clinical tasks (such as administering vaccines) under the supervision of licensed healthcare providers. To become registered, individuals must complete an approved education program, pay fees ($115 initial, $45 triennial), and meet character and age requirements. Only those registered with the state may use the title "Registered Medical Assistant" or the abbreviation "M.A.-R."
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Introduced Feb 28, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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James Skoufis
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