New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4501: Relates to the definition of practice of pharmacy
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 4501 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the definition of practice of pharmacy. Primary sponsor: Gustavo Rivera (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 13 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.
Provides for the initiation of treatment for COVID-19, influenza, and pharyngitis resulting from a Group A streptococcal infection by a licensed pharmacist in certain circumstances.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 5 · Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Rivera | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 33 |
| Joe Addabbo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
| Steve Chan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 17 |
| Jeremy Cooney | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 56 |
| Patrick Gallivan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 60 |
| Rachel May | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
| Rob Rolison | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
| Luis Sepúlveda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| James Skoufis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Lea Webb | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 52 |
| Bill Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 38 |
| Alexis Weik | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 8 |
“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