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CA AB2069

Bill

Status

Passed

9/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Brian Maienschein

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Origin

State Assembly

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Department of Public Health to post educational information on influenza disease and vaccine availability on its website, following CDC recommendations.

  • Website information must include health benefits of vaccination, insurance coverage details, low-cost options for uninsured individuals, and locations of free or low-cost vaccinations.

  • Authorizes the department to use additional resources for public education including public service announcements, media events, and outreach to susceptible populations.

  • Legislature finds that influenza is a serious virus preventable through annual vaccination, with CDC recommending vaccination for all individuals six months of age and older since February 24, 2010.

  • Establishes legislative intent to increase the average number of Californians who receive influenza vaccinations.

Legislative Description

Immunizations: influenza.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 357, Statutes of 2014.

9/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/26/2014
Health5/15/2014
Rules5/5/2014
Appropriations4/23/2014
Health3/3/2014

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