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Committee hears support and operational concerns for hospital flu-vaccine offer bill
Summary
House Bill 2,122 would require hospitals to offer influenza vaccines to inpatients aged 65+ and inpatients with chronic conditions from October–March (starting 07/01/2027); clinicians and patient groups supported the public-health rationale while hospitals warned of unfunded operational costs and sought clarifying amendments.
House Bill 2,122 was introduced to the committee with staff outlining that, beginning July 1, 2027, hospitals would be required to offer influenza vaccination each October through March to two inpatient groups: people aged 65 and older and inpatients with one or more chronic health conditions unless contraindicated. Offers must align with ACIP recommendations and depend on vaccine availability.
Representative Levitt, the bill’s prime sponsor, emphasized the measure is an offer…
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