Permits licensed pharmacists to prescribe and order certain medications for the purposes of inducing abortion or expelling a miscarriage
This bill permits licensed pharmacists in New York to prescribe and provide FDA-approved medications for abortion or miscarriage management, following specific requirements. Pharmacists must first administer a risk assessment questionnaire, provide a health factsheet with clinical guidance and follow-up information, and complete required training. It directly affects patients seeking medication abortion or miscarriage care and pharmacists offering these services. Pharmacists may still decline based on professional judgment regarding patient safety, but the law establishes clear protocols for access.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 26, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
Nov 26, 2025
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upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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State
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Liz Krueger
DDemocratic/Working Families
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