New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S06230

Introduced
3/7/25  

Caption

Allows camp employees to administer medications and treatment to children, under parent direction and authorization, after specific authorization by the camp's medical director and in compliance with regulations.

Impact

If enacted, this bill will enhance the safety and well-being of children attending various types of camps, including overnight camps and summer day camps. The legislation aims to empower camp staff to respond promptly to medical needs, potentially reducing the risks associated with unadministered medications during critical moments. The bill aligns with existing health and safety policies while also facilitating immediate care during activities where children may be away from their parents or guardians.

Summary

Bill S06230, introduced in the New York Senate, seeks to amend both the public health law and education law to allow camp employees to administer medications and treatments to children under certain circumstances. This bill permits camp employees to provide both over-the-counter and prescription medications for emergency situations, such as asthma attacks, anaphylaxis, and motion sickness, given that the drugs are approved by the commissioner of health and administered according to established regulations.

Contention

While the bill has the potential to improve health responses in camp settings, it may raise concerns regarding the adequacy of training for camp staff in administering medications. Parents and guardians will need to give specific authorizations for their children, which could lead to debates about the sufficiency of such permissions and the responsibilities of camp operators. Additionally, scrutiny regarding the oversight of medication administration and the regulatory framework around it could be focal points in discussions among lawmakers and stakeholders.

Companion Bills

NY A00509

Same As Allows camp operators and employees to administer medications and treatment to children, under parent direction and authorization.

Previously Filed As

NY A07618

Allows camp operators and employees to administer medications and treatment to children, under parent direction and authorization.

NY S08641

Allows camp operators and employees to administer medications and treatment to children, under parent direction and authorization.

NY S09390

Allows schools and camps to implement a policy to administer over-the-counter medication to students and children attending such schools or camps upon written request by such students' and children's parents or guardians.

NY A10478

Allows schools and camps to implement a policy to administer over-the-counter medication to students and children attending such schools or camps upon written request by such students' and children's parents or guardians.

NY S00853

Relates to pharmacists administering medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

NY A00608

Relates to pharmacists administering medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

NY S06337

Relates to the administration of certain medications by a pharmacist; requires the administering pharmacist to notify the prescribing physician of the administration of the medication.

NY A06779

Relates to the administration of certain medications by a pharmacist; requires the administering pharmacist to notify the prescribing physician of the administration of the medication.

NY A05432

Relates to administering asthma rescue medications and authorizing schools to possess and administer asthma rescue medications in emergency situations to pupils with a requirement that the parent or guardian of such pupils are notified in writing of such emergency situation.

NY S05020

Directs the commissioner of health to provide authorizations to all fiscal intermediaries that timely submit a request for authorization prior to January 1, 2024; details information required for such authorizations; makes related provisions.

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