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CT SB00284

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations Committee

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Origin

Senate

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a childhood immunization task force to develop plans for maintaining access to high-quality childhood immunizations and responding to new immunization recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control.

  • Task force shall implement a program allowing healthcare providers participating in the federal Vaccines for Children program to select FDA-licensed vaccines provided by the Department of Public Health.

  • Task force shall determine how to cover costs of a universal immunization program for children in the state.

  • Membership includes representatives from pharmaceutical and insurance industries, the American Academy of Pediatrics, relevant legislative committee chairs and ranking members, state commissioners, and insurance company representatives.

  • Task force must submit findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by January 1, 2013, and shall terminate upon submission of the report or January 1, 2013, whichever is later.

Legislative Description

An Act Creating A Childhood Immunization Task Force.

Last Action

File Number 467

4/17/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/29/2012

Full Bill Text

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