Committee reports bill to require routine childhood vaccinations in New York
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Summary
Senate Bill S8853, introduced by Senator Mayer, would amend the Public Health Law and Social Services Law to require administration of a set of childhood vaccines (for example: mumps, measles, rubella); the committee reported the bill to first reading after proponents framed it as protecting children.
The committee reported Senate Bill S8853 to first reading. The bill, introduced by Senator Mayer, proposes amendments to the Public Health Law and the Social Services Law to require administration of standard childhood vaccinations, including mumps, measles and rubella.
On the record, the presenter said the bill is a response to policy changes elsewhere and framed the measure as protecting children in New York. In describing why the bill is needed, the presenter offered a personal anecdote and said of another state, "the crappiest place on Earth, you can quote me on that," and that the presenter's niece is being homeschooled because of local immunization policy changes. Senator May moved the bill and Senator Ryan seconded; the committee approved it by voice vote and reported it to first reading.
Next steps: the bill moves to first reading for potential further consideration; the transcript records no roll‑call tally or sponsor testimony beyond the introductory remarks.
