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Health Department, medical groups oppose duplicated state reporting requirement in HB 1467
Summary
Supporters urged mandatory state reporting of suspected vaccine adverse events; the Department of Health and Human Services and medical associations testified the bill would duplicate federal VAERS reporting, impose technician costs and staffing needs, and that the appropriation is insufficient.
Supporters of House Bill 14‑67 asked the House Human Services Committee to require reporting of suspected vaccine adverse events to a newly created state system in addition to the federal Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
The measure’s proponents said stronger reporting is needed to learn about adverse reactions and rebuild public trust. "For safety and transparency, please vote yes on House Bill 14‑67," testified Lanny Kenner in support.
But Molly Howell, immunization director with the Department of Health and Human Services, and representatives of medical groups urged the committee to reject or amend the bill. Howell said the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986…
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