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5/6/2025
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Senate OKs Britto legislation that would allow pharmacists to administer flu vaccines to those over 3
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STATE HOUSE — The Senate today approved legislation introduced by Sen. Robert Britto (D-Dist. 18, East Providence, Pawtucket) that would allow pharmacists to administer influenza immunizations including COVID-19 vaccines to patients over the age of 3. The bill is part of a package of legislation introduced in the Senate focused on addressing health care accessibility and affordability.
Pharmacists already administer these vaccines to adults, and were temporarily permitted to administer vaccines to all age groups during the COVID pandemic. The bill (2025-S 0166A) would clarify state law to enable pharmacists to administer vaccines to all eligible patients over the age of 3.
“This legislation continues the work we started in the Senate to empower pharmacists to put the vast resources of their knowledge to work for the people of Rhode Island,” said Senator Britto. “Pharmacists are an important part of every patient’s medical care team. As we struggle to find ways to combat the shortage of primary care physicians, we must focus more on these underutilized health care professionals.”
The measure now moves to the House of Representatives where similar legislation (2025-H 6037) has been introduced by Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D-Dist. 33, South Kingstown, Narragansett).
For more information, contact:
Daniel Trafford, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-1922
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