S 5517 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Provides for dispensing emergency contraception under certain conditions

This bill allows pharmacists and registered nurses to dispense emergency contraception without an individual prescription, under a "non-patient specific regimen" ordered by a physician, nurse practitioner, or midwife. It directly affects patients seeking pregnancy prevention, particularly young women, by expanding access through pharmacies and clinics. Key provisions include requiring healthcare providers to give patients written educational materials about usage, follow-up care, and related health risks, while preserving existing professional scopes of practice. The law defines emergency contraception as FDA-approved drugs used after intercourse to prevent pregnancy, clarifying it is not an abortion method.
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Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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