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MO HB2616

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tila Hubrecht

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Health and Senior Services meningococcal disease brochure to include information on all vaccines receiving Category A or B recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, plus a recommendation that students receive vaccines per CDC guidelines

  • Mandates that public higher education students in on-campus housing receive meningococcal vaccine not more than five years prior to enrollment and in accordance with current CDC Advisory Committee recommendations

  • Expands the definition of "on-campus housing" to include fraternity and sorority residences, regardless of whether privately owned, on or near campus

  • Requires long-term care facilities to assist health care workers, volunteers, and employees with direct resident contact in obtaining influenza vaccinations between October 1 and March 1 each year

  • Preserves existing exemptions allowing students to opt out of meningococcal vaccination requirements for medical reasons (with physician certification) or religious objections (with written statement)

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding vaccinations

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Health and Mental Health3/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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