New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5562: Prohibits a pharmacist from substituting any anti-epileptic drug for a prescribed anti-epileptic drug without the informed consent of the prescriber and patient

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Plain-language summary

A 5562 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits a pharmacist from substituting any anti-epileptic drug for a prescribed anti-epileptic drug without the informed consent of the prescriber and patient. Primary sponsor: Chantel Jackson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Chantel Jackson (Democratic).