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Judiciary committee backs limited immunity clause for clinicians who follow immunization guidance
Summary
The House Judiciary Committee on Jan. 16 voted to find Subsection C of an immunization-related provision favorable, a narrow endorsement covering immunity for health-care professionals who administer immunizations according to clinical recommendations; the tally was reported as 8–2–1.
The House Judiciary Committee on Jan. 16 registered a limited favorable finding for Subsection C of an immunization-related provision, endorsing immunity for health-care professionals who prescribe, dispense or administer vaccines when they follow official clinical recommendations.
Presiding Member (unnamed) told the panel the provision (cited in discussion as "18 BSA 11 section 11 30 a, subsection c") would shield clinicians from liability…
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