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AR SB301

Bill

Status

Passed

4/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Cooper

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 20-15-1202 to authorize the Department of Health to enter into data-sharing agreements with federal, state, and local jurisdictions for immunization registry information.

  • Extends data-sharing authority to include nations that are part of the Compact of Free Association islands.

  • Stated purpose of data-sharing agreements is to ensure effective surveillance and better immunization planning.

  • Maintains existing confidentiality protections requiring the State Board of Health to adopt rules protecting medical information confidentiality.

  • Approved April 4, 2017.

Legislative Description

To Allow The Department Of Health To Share Immunization Registry Data With Federal, State, And Local Jurisdictions.

Last Action

Notification that SB301 is now Act 880

4/6/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor2/16/2017
Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/8/2017

Full Bill Text

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