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A 7230 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes duties for pharmacies when pharmacists employed by such pharmacy refuse to fill prescriptions on the basis of personal beliefs

Summary
Establishes duties for pharmacies when pharmacists employed by such pharmacy refuse to fill prescriptions on the basis of personal beliefs; requires a pharmacy to ensure the prescription is filled by another pharmacist; requires the pharmacy to inform individuals of items not in stock; requires such items to be ordered by another pharmacist without delay; sets forth penalty provisions.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents pharmacists from refusing prescriptions based on personal beliefs, ensuring patient access to medications and protecting patient rights through mandatory alternative filling by another pharmacist.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 21, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Mar 21, 2025
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Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
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NY
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