Committee clears bill to preserve state vaccine purchasing authority after special-session changes
House Bill 156, which repeals a special-session sunset and preserves Department of Health authority to make immunization recommendations and purchase vaccines, received an 8-1 due-pass recommendation after pediatricians, Medicaid and insurance officials urged action to maintain vaccine access.
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The Senate committee gave House Bill 156 a due-pass recommendation after Department of Health and physician witnesses said the measure preserves the state's ability to procure vaccines and make immunization recommendations following special-session changes.
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