New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 4253: Establishes duties for pharmacies when pharmacists employed by such pharmacy refuse to fill prescriptions on the basis of personal beliefs

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

Plain-language summary

S 4253 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes duties for pharmacies when pharmacists employed by such pharmacy refuse to fill prescriptions on the basis of personal beliefs. Primary sponsor: Kevin Parker (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kevin Parker (Democratic/Working Families).