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ID H0397
Bill
Status
2/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Changes immunization registry inclusion from automatic to opt-in, requiring parents or guardians to submit a specified written statement to exclude their child from the registry.
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Clarifies that opt-out statements cannot be included as part of general authorizations or releases and must be standalone documents.
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Maintains registry data collection including child's name, address, birth date, parent information, immunization details, provider information, and other parent-authorized information.
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Preserves confidentiality protections limiting disclosure to authorized entities (health districts, schools, daycares, healthcare providers, hospitals, and the Idaho health data exchange) and establishes civil liability of $100 per violation for unauthorized disclosure.
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Declares an emergency and makes the act effective July 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise procedures for a child's immunization data to be included in the registry.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Health & Welfare
2/12/2024