Allows a licensed pharmacist to order and administer certain tests
This bill allows licensed pharmacists in New York to order and administer specific diagnostic tests, directly affecting pharmacists and patients seeking convenient testing. It authorizes pharmacists to perform FDA-authorized tests for conditions like COVID-19, flu, RSV, strep throat, HbA1c, hepatitis C, and HIV. The law expands pharmacists' scope of practice to include these tests under federal "waiver" requirements, without requiring additional physician oversight. The provision expires on July 1, 2028, as noted in the bill's text.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
2
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
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lower
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 45 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John McDonald
DDemocratic
Co
Al Stirpe
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
Co
Aron Wieder
DDemocratic
Co
Billy Jones
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Maher
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Brian Manktelow
RRepublican
Co
Brian Miller
RRepublican
Co
Carrie Woerner
DDemocratic
Co
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
Charles Lavine
DDemocratic
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