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New YorkS 78072025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Expands the definition of epinephrine devices to include epinephrine nasal sprays

Sponsored By: Andrew Gounardes (Democratic)

Became Law

HEALTH

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Bill Overview

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4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Students can carry and use epinephrine

If your child has a prescription and you give written consent, the school lets them carry and use an epinephrine device. Nurses and other authorized staff can give it when prescribed. Schools may keep spare devices on site and train staff. Records must include the doctor’s orders and that the child can self‑administer.

More epinephrine devices and training rules

The law now counts all FDA‑approved epinephrine products as devices, including nasal sprays. Eligible groups like schools, camps, EMS, and certain public or private entities can buy and keep them for emergencies. They must name trained people to store and use them, and untrained people may use them only with a clinician’s direction or a patient prescription. People and organizations that act in good faith are protected from lawsuits, unless they are negligent or act on purpose to cause harm.

Big venues must stock epinephrine

Places of public assembly with 1,000 or more people must keep epinephrine devices on site. At least one trained staff member or volunteer must be present during events. Halls owned by churches, some groups, or free libraries are excluded. This requirement takes effect the same day as chapter 461 of 2024.

Insurance covers epinephrine with $100 cap

Health plans must cover medically necessary epinephrine devices for severe allergies. Your total out‑of‑pocket for these devices is capped at $100 each year. If using the $100 cap would make a high‑deductible HSA plan ineligible, the plan can apply its normal deductible for non‑preventive items. This rule takes effect on the same day as chapter 553 of 2024.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Andrew Gounardes

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Cordell Cleare

    Democratic • Senate

  • Gustavo Rivera

    Democratic • Senate

  • Peter Oberacker

    Republican • Senate

  • Samra Brouk

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 77 • No: 0

committee vote • 6/10/2025

Rules Committee Vote

Yes: 19 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/10/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 58 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.502

    11/12/2025Senate

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    11/3/2025Senate

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    6/12/2025House

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    6/12/2025House

  5. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.318

    6/12/2025House

  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR A5392B

    6/12/2025House

  7. REFERRED TO HEALTH

    6/10/2025House

  8. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    6/10/2025Senate

  9. PASSED SENATE

    6/10/2025Senate

  10. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1776

    6/10/2025Senate

  11. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

    6/10/2025Senate

  12. PRINT NUMBER 7807A

    5/22/2025Senate

  13. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH

    5/22/2025Senate

  14. REFERRED TO HEALTH

    5/9/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Amendment A

    5/22/2025

    PDF

  • Original

    5/9/2025

    PDF

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