Healthcare (Medical Licensing)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1407: Relates to the practice of pharmacy and administration of immunizations

This bill authorizes licensed pharmacists to administer flu vaccinations to individuals aged nine years or older. It amends the education law to explicitly permit pharmacists to provide flu shots without requiring a separate physician order for this specific service. The change directly affects pharmacists by expanding their scope of practice and the public by increasing access to flu vaccinations for children (starting at age 9) and adults at pharmacies. This is a straightforward policy update that modifies existing law to allow broader flu shot availability through pharmacy settings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes pharmacists to administer flu shots to children (age 9+) without physician orders, expanding public access to vaccinations and increasing healthcare service availability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9148: Relates to the use of fluoroscopy by physician assistants

This bill allows licensed physician assistants in New York to use fluoroscopy (real-time X-ray imaging) during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, but only after completing specific training. It requires physician assistants to finish an approved 80-hour program (40 hours didactic + 40 hours clinical) and pass a competency exam. The law directly affects physician assistants seeking to perform fluoroscopy-guided procedures, expanding their scope of practice under these defined conditions. It does not change existing licensing for radiographers or nuclear medicine technologists. The training requirements must be approved by the New York State Department of Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands physician assistant scope of practice for fluoroscopy-guided procedures after training, improving provider capacity for diagnostic/therapeutic care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 15, 2026

A 3607: Establishes the mental health educational opportunity program and the mental health higher educational opportunity program

Establishes the mental health educational opportunity program and the mental health higher educational opportunity program to provide additional educational opportunities for students at certain universities and colleges in the state to enroll in academic programs that lead to a degree or degrees required for licensure in any of the mental health professions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates mental health degree programs at universities, expanding higher education access for licensure in mental health professions, directly advancing educational opportunity in higher ed.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes mental health education programs to train professionals, directly advancing access to mental health services by increasing licensed workforce capacity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 30, 2026

A 5460: Allows medical assistants to administer vaccines

This bill allows medical assistants to administer vaccines in outpatient clinics under the direct supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. It requires that vaccines be recommended by the CDC and that medical assistants complete appropriate training and supervision as defined by state regulations. The law directly affects medical assistants, healthcare providers, and patients in outpatient settings by expanding the scope of practice for medical assistants in vaccine administration. It amends the Education Law and Public Health Law to establish these specific conditions for vaccine delegation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands vaccine access by allowing medical assistants to administer under supervision, improving patient access to immunization services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 309: Sets standards for addiction professionals

This bill establishes standards for addiction professionals in New York by defining the term "addiction professional" and requiring minimum qualifications for licensure. It mandates that professionals complete approved training in trauma-informed care, co-occurring disorder treatment, and sensitivity training, with specific requirements for services related to substance use disorders and compulsive gambling. The Office of Addiction Services and Supports will issue licenses, credentials, and authorizations, create a credentialing board, and set fees, while ensuring services are accessible regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. These standards directly affect addiction counselors and the patients they serve, aiming to improve service quality and patient rights.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes training standards for addiction professionals, enhancing mental health service quality and public health program standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 4, 2026

A 7319: Establishes an internationally trained physician licensure pathway program

Establishes an internationally trained physician licensure pathway program to allow qualified, foreign-trained physicians and physicians trained and/or licensed to practice medicine in a territory or possession of the United States to contribute to the healthcare system through supervised practice in designated shortage areas, ultimately leading to full licensure.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands healthcare access by creating physician licensure pathways in shortage areas, directly addressing provider shortages and improving patient access to care.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEstablishes licensure pathway for foreign-trained physicians to work in healthcare shortages, directly supporting immigrant integration and workforce participation in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 607: Provides for the licensure of dietitians and nutritionists; repealer

This bill establishes a licensing system for dietitians and nutritionists in New York. It defines "licensed dietitian" and "licensed nutritionist," requiring professionals to meet specific education and training standards to practice. The law restricts the use of titles like "dietitian" or "nutritionist" to only those who are licensed, and specifies that only licensed professionals can provide medical nutrition therapy and therapeutic diets for health conditions. It also clarifies the scope of practice for both professions, including services like nutrition counseling and managing dietary needs for chronic diseases.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes licensing standards for dietitians/nutritionists, ensuring qualified providers for medical nutrition therapy and improving patient safety/access to regulated healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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signed · New York · Senate Jun 26, 2026

S 3822: Makes conforming changes reflecting the previously authorized scope of practice of nurse practitioners

Makes conforming changes reflecting the previously authorized scope of practice of nurse practitioners; adds nurse practitioners as persons who can authorize or make certain determinations authorized to be made or determined by physicians.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands nurse practitioner authority to make medical determinations previously limited to physicians, improving patient access to care and strengthening healthcare provider scope.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4219: Extends the utilization of limited permit practice of medicine to private offices or clinics in urgent care settings, prisons, schools, and universities

Extends the utilization of limited permit practice of medicine to private offices or clinics in urgent care settings, prisons, schools, and universities; extends the duration of such limited permits to three years.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends medical practice permits to schools/prisons/urgent care, improving access to healthcare services in underserved settings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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failed · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3915: Enacts the psychology interjurisdictional compact, the recognition of emergency medical services personnel licensure interstate compact and the interstate counseling compact

Adopts the psychology interjurisdictional compact (Part A); adopts the recognition of emergency medical services personnel licensure interstate compact (Part B); adopts the interstate counseling compact (Part C).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdopts compacts enabling cross-state practice for psychologists, counselors, and emergency medical personnel, improving access to mental health and emergency services by removing licensing barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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