The 2026 Legislative Session has officially adjourned. As we close out the session, we want to thank all LGINY partners for your advocacy, support and commitment to protecting and expanding vaccine access. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to continuing this advocacy in the months ahead.
The Legislature passed three vaccine-related bills this session, largely in response to federal changes to the ACIP structure and vaccine schedules. Below is a summary of the three bills that passed both houses. Attached is a list of other legislation LGINY tracked and/or advocated on throughout the session.
A10710, Dilan/S9599, Bailey requires that in addition to the vaccines recommended by ACIP, state regulated health insurers shall also cover vaccines recommended by the State Commissioner of Health to the Superintendent of Financial Services, utilizing generally accepted medical standards and taking into consideration recommendations by nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations. Signed into Law.
A10711, Paulin/S9598, Stavisky removes references to ACIP in the Public Health Law (relating to school immunization requirements and the recommended immunization schedule for newborns), Education Law (relating to the immunizations that physicians and NPs provide standing orders for and that pharmacists administer), and Social Services Law (relating to Medicaid coverage). The Commissioner of Health is authorized to provide updated vaccine schedules by regulation replacing ACIP. Also the bill authorizes pharmacists to administer the COVID-19 immunization to children ages two and up under State law. Signed into Law.
A9140, Rosenthal/S9604, Hinchey extends liability protections for providers administering state-recommended vaccines. This bill has not yet been sent to the Governor for action.