New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4035: Relates to allowing for unlicensed individuals to collect throat or nasopharyngeal swab specimens and to perform certain nursing tasks during a state of disaster emergency
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 4035 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to allowing for unlicensed individuals to collect throat or nasopharyngeal swab specimens and to perform certain nursing tasks during a state of disaster emergency. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows for unlicensed individuals to collect throat or nasopharyngeal swab specimens and to perform certain nursing tasks during a state disaster emergency.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Skoufis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| John Liu | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Jessica Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 13 |
“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 HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION