S 1703 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Authorizes pharmacists to administer injections for contraceptive use

This bill allows New York pharmacists to administer FDA-approved progestin-only contraceptive injections, expanding access to this specific form of birth control. It requires pharmacists to complete training, provide patient screening questionnaires and fact sheets about clinical considerations, and notify a patient's primary care provider (unless the patient opts out). The policy directly affects patients seeking contraception and pharmacists who will administer the injections. Key safety mechanisms include mandatory screenings, provider notifications, and pharmacist discretion to refuse service if health risks are identified.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jan 27, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jan 21, 2025

How they voted

4811
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 63
Jan 21, 2025
D Democratic41
38 Yea 3
92% Yea
R Republican22
10 Yea 11 Nay 1
50% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
2
Committee
6
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Jan 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

Sponsors