New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9434: Relates to pharmacy benefits where a physician is authorized to dispense certain medications and practices medicine in the oncology setting
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 9434 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to pharmacy benefits where a physician is authorized to dispense certain medications and practices medicine in the oncology setting. Primary sponsor: Gustavo Rivera (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to excepting situations where a physician or other licensed health care provider is authorized to dispense certain medications and is practicing medicine in the oncology setting and is dispensing oncology drugs or drugs related to an approved course of treatment used to manage symptoms related to cancer or cancer therapies.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Rivera | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO HEALTH