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DE SB253

Bill

Status

Passed

6/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sarah McBride

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the prohibition preventing nursing and assisted living facilities from making employment contingent on influenza immunization
  • Requires facilities to annually offer onsite influenza vaccinations to all employees with direct patient contact at no cost between October 1 and March 1
  • Mandates facilities maintain signed statements from each employee documenting whether they accepted or declined the influenza vaccine offer
  • Allows facilities to condition employment decisions on staff influenza vaccination status, enabling stricter immunization requirements for hiring and retention

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Influenza Immunizations.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Development5/4/2022
Health & Social Services3/22/2022

Full Bill Text

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