S 5340 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Allows medical assistants to administer vaccines

This bill allows medical assistants in outpatient clinics to draw and administer vaccines under direct supervision by a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. It specifically permits this for vaccines recommended by federal health authorities (like the CDC), requiring medical assistants to complete required training and receive adequate oversight. The law directly affects medical assistants, clinics, and healthcare providers who administer routine vaccines, expanding their scope of practice for vaccination tasks. Key provisions include mandatory federal vaccine recommendations, required training, and supervision requirements to ensure patient safety. The bill does not change vaccine types or eligibility but modifies who can legally administer them in office settings.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Assembly Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action Apr 20, 2026

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What changed between versions

S5340B → S5340C · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill was updated to reflect its progression through the legislative process, adding a co-sponsor and recording committee actions like a favorable report. Substantively, the bill now explicitly defines a 'medical assistant' as an unlicensed direct-care employee who is at least 18, has completed specific training, and performs clerical, administrative, and clinical tasks. It also clarifies that delegating professional responsibilities to unqualified individuals constitutes professional misconduct.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include Certified Nurse Practitioners as authorized delegators, whereas the previous version only listed physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Additionally, the definition of who qualifies as a medical assistant was added to ensure clarity on eligibility.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a specific definition for 'medical assistant' requiring the individual to be at least 18, have completed an acceptable educational pathway, and perform specific tasks under department guidelines.

ENFORCEMENT

Established that it is professional misconduct to delegate tasks to a person known to be unqualified by training or experience.

SCOPE

Expanded the list of authorized delegators to explicitly include certified nurse practitioners.

TECHNICAL

Updated legislative metadata to include a second sponsor (Sen. Jackson) and added a record of the bill being reported favorably from the committee and passed by the Senate.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 6, 2025

How they voted

47–6

Passed · 10 other

Total votes 63

Jun 6, 2025

D Democratic41

33 Yea 1 Nay 7

80% Yea

R Republican22

14 Yea 5 Nay 3

63% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 20, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

lower

Apr 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

REPASSED SENATE

upper

Apr 1, 2026

Upper · Passed

AMENDED ON THIRD READING 5340C

upper

Mar 4, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

lower

Mar 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED SENATE

upper

Feb 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 5340B

upper

Feb 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION

upper

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

upper

Jun 6, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

lower

Jun 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

PASSED SENATE

upper

Mar 25, 2025

Upper · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 5340A

upper

Mar 25, 2025

Upper · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION

upper

Feb 20, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor