New YorkS 38222025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Gustavo Rivera (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

HEALTHHIGHER EDUCATION

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Breastfeeding mothers can postpone jury duty

If you are breastfeeding and give a note from a physician or nurse practitioner, the commissioner of jurors excuses you or postpones your jury service. You may make the first postponement request by phone as allowed. This applies beginning on the 60th day after enactment.

Nurse practitioners can clear bus and truck drivers

School bus drivers, monitors, and attendants may get their yearly fitness exam within two weeks before the school year. A licensed physician or a nurse practitioner can perform the exam, and the chief school administrator considers the written report. For commercial drivers, a carrier’s initial and biennial medical forms can be completed by the carrier’s physician or a nurse practitioner. A bus operator’s illness or fatigue may be certified by a physician or nurse practitioner at the driver’s or carrier’s request; in a grave emergency, the driver may go to the nearest safe place. These changes apply beginning on the 60th day after enactment.

Concussion and heart safety for students

Students showing concussion symptoms or signs of sudden cardiac risk are removed from sports right away. They return only after being symptom‑free for at least 24 hours (for concussion) and getting a written, signed OK from a licensed physician or certified nurse practitioner. Schools keep this clearance in the student’s permanent health record and follow the treating clinician’s directions. The Health and Education Departments publish rules and parent information online about these evaluations. Beginning on the 60th day after enactment, these rules apply.

Disabled parking, tint, and child-seat exemptions

If you cannot walk without an assist device for a short time, you can get a temporary disabled parking permit for up to six months, valid statewide, with certification by an authorized healthcare practitioner. For long‑term disabled parking eligibility, an authorized practitioner may certify that your disability limits listed functions (for example, fine motor control in both hands or reaching 42 inches). For medical window‑tint exemptions, a physician or nurse practitioner must state your name, the condition, the reason, and the minimum light level needed; exemptions are allowed only for conditions on the Health Commissioner’s list. If a disabling condition makes a child safety seat or belt inappropriate, a physician or nurse practitioner can certify an exemption and must explain the condition and why the restraint is inappropriate. These rules apply beginning on the 60th day after enactment.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Gustavo Rivera
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Alexis Weik
Republican • Senate
George Borrello
Republican • Senate
John Liu
Democratic • Senate
Peter Oberacker
Republican • Senate
Robert Jackson
Democratic • Senate
Siela Bynoe
Democratic • Senate
William Weber
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 231 • No: 2

House vote • 6/5/2026

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 133 • No: 1

Senate vote • 6/4/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 59 • No: 1

committee vote • 5/5/2026

Higher Education Committee Vote

Yes: 11 • No: 0

committee vote • 4/21/2026

Health Committee Vote

Yes: 15 • No: 0

committee vote • 5/20/2025