BILL NUMBER: S8364
SPONSOR: WEBB
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the administration of
reversible progestin-only contraceptive injections
 
PURPOSE:
To authorize pharmacists to administer injections for contraceptive use.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 amends subdivision 8 of section 6801 of the education law to
allow pharmacists to administer injections of United States Food and
Drug Administration (USFDA) approved injectable contraceptives.
Section 2 establishes the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Over 25,000 women throughout New York live in contraceptive deserts,
without access to a single clinic with the full range of contraceptives.
As a result, some women must cross county lines to receive the contra-
ceptive of their choice. With 60% of women of reproductive age currently
using a contraceptive method, it is clear that access to contraception
is a public health concern.
One such shot is the Depo-Provera injection that must be received every
three months. In New York, it must be given by your healthcare provider
rather than a pharmacist. This is an unnecessary barrier keeping women
from the contraception of their choice.
This bill would allow pharmacists to administer these injections, allow-
ing women to receive their hormonal injection at their local pharmacy.
Pharmacists must comply with current laws that require training, provid-
ing self-screening risk assessment questionnaires to patients along with
a fact sheet about the injection. Additionally, pharmacists will be
required to notify the patient's primary health care provider unless the
patient opts out of this notification. Pharmacies are convenient
locations for accessing birth control given their prevalence in communi-
ties and their flexible hours. This legislation improves access for
marginalized communities of young people, rural communities, and other
individuals who have historically experienced barriers to reproductive
and contraceptive care.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2025: A2514 (previous version)
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
3his act shall take effect one year after it has become a law.

Statutes affected:
S8364: 6802 education law, 6802(22) education law, 6801 education law, 6801(3) education law