New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9604 — Provides liability protections for health care providers who issue vaccines

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 March 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill provides liability protections for vaccine-giving healthcare providers.

This legislation offers liability protections to healthcare providers who administer vaccines, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence. It is aimed at encouraging vaccination efforts by reducing legal risks for providers.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers can expect more healthcare providers to offer vaccines due to reduced legal risks associated with vaccination.
  • Healthcare: Healthcare providers will have legal protections when administering vaccines, promoting their involvement in vaccination programs.

Summary

Provides liability protections for health care providers who issue vaccines so long as such vaccination does not arise out of willful misconduct or gross negligence.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A9140

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1410

  3. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  4. REFERRED TO HEALTH

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S9604 do?
Provides liability protections for health care providers who issue vaccines so long as such vaccination does not arise out of willful misconduct or gross negligence.
Who sponsors S9604?
S9604 is sponsored by Michelle Hinchey.
What is the current status of S9604?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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