New York Governor Signs Bills to Preserve Mandatory Vaccines

New York has, in the past, only mandated vaccines approved and recommended by federal health agencies.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul in New York on March 19, 2026. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to preserve vaccine requirements for children.

Hochul, on May 15, signed two bills that decouple New York’s vaccine requirements from the federal government, after the Trump administration rolled back recommendations for hepatitis B and other vaccines.