New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8495: Allows pharmacists to administer certain vaccines pursuant to a statewide order; and relates to the authority of the commissioner of health

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

Plain-language summary

S 8495 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on September 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows pharmacists to administer certain vaccines pursuant to a statewide order; and relates to the authority of the commissioner of health. Primary sponsor: John Liu (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John Liu (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.