New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8587 — Requires epinephrine devices for anaphylaxis and staff trained to use them at child day care centers

Last action — Senate Floor Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

This bill mandates child day care centers to have epinephrine devices and trained staff for emergencies.

The legislation requires all child day care centers to be equipped with epinephrine devices and have staff trained in their use to handle severe allergic reactions. This ensures a prompt response to anaphylaxis in children while in care.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can feel more secure knowing that their children are cared for in a safer environment equipped to handle allergic emergencies.

Summary

Requires child day care centers to have epinephrine devices and staff trained to use them on site in case of anaphylaxis or other severe allergic reaction.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A9245A

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1381

  3. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  4. PRINT NUMBER 8587A

  5. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH

  6. REFERRED TO HEALTH

  7. REFERRED TO RULES

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does S8587 do?
Requires child day care centers to have epinephrine devices and staff trained to use them on site in case of anaphylaxis or other severe allergic reaction.
Who sponsors S8587?
S8587 is sponsored by Andrew Gounardes.
What is the current status of S8587?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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