New York A03455 mandates a parent, guardian, or person in a parental relation to be physically present when immunizing a child under eighteen.

New York A03455 amends the public health law to require a parent, guardian, or person in a parental relation to be physically present when administering any immunization to a child under the age of eighteen. Exceptions include emancipated minors, children living separately from their parents, runaway or homeless youth, those enrolled in runaway and homeless youth crisis services programs, or those in residential transitional independent living support programs. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A03455 mandates a parent, guardian, or person in a parental relation to be physically present when immunizing a child under eighteen.

New York A03455 amends the public health law to require a parent, guardian, or person in a parental relation to be physically present when administering any immunization to a child under the age of eighteen. Exceptions include emancipated minors, children living separately from their parents, runaway or homeless youth, those enrolled in runaway and homeless youth crisis services programs, or those in residential transitional independent living support programs. The act takes effect immediately.