The following information is from Children’s Health Defense.
New York lawmakers are considering a bill that would require adult vaccination records to be reported to a state database by healthcare providers. Dubbed the “RFK Jr. Act,” the measure mandates automatic enrollment unless individuals specifically opt out — a detail opponents warn many will overlook.
The bill’s title is seen as a political jab at Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime advocate for medical freedom and vaccine choice. Critics argue the name mocks Kennedy’s positions while advancing policies he has fought against for decades.
Introduced by Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, the legislation aims to expand the state’s vaccine registry, which currently covers only children. Medical freedom advocates warn the bill could open the door to future digital vaccine passports, tracking, and pressure to comply with government vaccine mandates.
A major rally is planned in Albany on May 14 to oppose the bill. The event is sponsored by groups including Teachers for Choice, founded by Michael Kane, who warns that the RFK Jr. Act would set a dangerous precedent. Activists point to previous successes defeating similar vaccine-related proposals, with grassroots efforts having blocked five consecutive legislative sessions of mandatory vaccine tracking bills.
“The registry has been used for childhood vaccination tracking. Now they want to expand it to adult vaccines and use it to pressure and punish those who do not comply with the vaccine schedule or government mandates.”
— Michael Kane, Teachers for Choice
Opponents argue the opt-out provision will likely be overlooked by most adults, leading to near-universal enrollment without informed consent. They warn the database could lay the groundwork for digital vaccine passports and lead to restrictions on access to public spaces and services.
“They want to use this registry to punish the non-compliant.”
— Michael Kane, Teachers for Choice
John Gilmore of the Autism Action Network also voiced strong opposition, arguing the measure primarily benefits pharmaceutical companies and violates basic privacy rights.
Despite the opposition, the bill has powerful supporters in the state legislature, including Sen. Gustavo Rivera, chair of the Health Committee. Observers warn it could advance quickly if it reaches Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk.
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