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HI HB676

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2017

Primary Sponsor

Della au Belatti

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes pharmacists to administer human papillomavirus, meningococcal, influenza, and tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis vaccines to children ages 11-17 (expanded from current age 14-17).

  • Requires pharmacists to verify that the prescriber is the patient's medical home before administering vaccines to children ages 11-17.

  • Mandates pharmacists administering vaccines to children ages 11-17 complete training program approved by Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education and submit certificate to the board prior to administration.

  • Updates pharmacy practice definition to include administration of specified vaccines to persons between 11-17 years old pursuant to valid prescription.

  • Effective date of July 1, 2090 (appears to be a clerical error in the bill text).

Legislative Description

Relating To Health.

Education

Last Action

The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

3/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce2/14/2017
Health1/25/2017

Full Bill Text

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