New York A08261 prohibits administrative agencies from requiring COVID-19 immunization unless authorized by the legislature.

New York A08261 amends the public health law to prohibit administrative agencies from requiring COVID-19 immunization unless mandated by the legislature. It also prohibits mandatory immunization for children under 18 unless a parent consents or the legislature requires it. Additionally, it prevents administrative agencies from mandating COVID-19 immunization for various activities, including school attendance, travel, government services, public building entrance, employment, and public transportation use. The bill takes effect immediately.

New York A08261 prohibits administrative agencies from requiring COVID-19 immunization unless authorized by the legislature.

New York A08261 amends the public health law to prohibit administrative agencies from requiring COVID-19 immunization unless mandated by the legislature. It also prohibits mandatory immunization for children under 18 unless a parent consents or the legislature requires it. Additionally, it prevents administrative agencies from mandating COVID-19 immunization for various activities, including school attendance, travel, government services, public building entrance, employment, and public transportation use. The bill takes effect immediately.