New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 285: Relates to the administration of the novel coronavirus/COVID-19 immunization
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 285 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the administration of the novel coronavirus/COVID-19 immunization. Primary sponsor: Steve Rhoads (Republican/Conservative). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HEALTH.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits administrative agencies from administering or requiring the COVID-19 immunization unless authorized by the legislature.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO HEALTH
- REFERRED TO HEALTH