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GA HB902

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

Katie Dempsey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Assisted living communities must annually provide each resident with educational information on influenza disease no later than September 1 of each year
  • Required information includes risks associated with influenza, availability and effectiveness of immunization, known contraindications, causes and symptoms, and how the disease spreads
  • Providing the current CDC Vaccine Information Statement is deemed sufficient compliance with the educational information requirement
  • Assisted living communities are not required to provide or pay for any influenza vaccinations for residents
  • No cause of action is created for any loss or damage resulting from providing, or failing to provide, the educational information required under the bill

Legislative Description

Hospitals and related institutions; educational information on influenza disease to residents of assisted living communities; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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