H.B. 1921 Summary

• Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for mobile vaccination services targeting populations with reduced access to vaccines for fiscal year 2024-2025.

• Authorizes the Department of Health to deploy mobile vaccination units to increase vaccination rates for influenza, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus, and other viruses among underserved communities.

• Acknowledges that federal funding previously supported mobile vaccination units during the COVID-19 pandemic, which successfully increased vaccination rates and reduced disease transmission.

• Exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025, with the legislature determining the appropriation is necessary to serve the public interest and address community health needs.

• Effective date of July 1, 3000 (note: appears to be a typographical error in the bill).