NH HB1616

State agencies and political subdivisions would be prohibited from advertising vaccines or spending funds on vaccine advertising in New Hampshire

State agencies and political subdivisions would also be barred from paying any person, contractor, or other entity to advertise vaccines on their behalf

Estimated fiscal impact includes an initial $61,000 reduction in federal immunization grant spending currently used for provider education and contracted services

Department of Health and Human Services warns potential loss of $3.5 million in federal funding if grant requirements for vaccine education and communication cannot be fulfilled

Disease outbreak management costs are estimated at $100,000 to $350,000 per outbreak if vaccination rates decline over time

Takes effect 60 days after passage