HB 394 Summary

• Pharmacist and Pharmacy Intern Immunization Authority: Expands authority for pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer immunizations to individuals as young as 7 years old (previously 14+), with prescription requirements for ages 7-13.

• Opioid Prescription Controls for Minors: Requires prescribers to obtain written parental consent and conduct risk assessments before issuing first opioid prescriptions to minors, using a "Start Talking!" consent form.

• Child Care Immunization Requirements: Mandates that children enrolled in child care facilities provide proof of immunization against 14 specified diseases (with exceptions for medical contraindications and religious/conscience objections).

• Infant Safe Sleep and Mortality Initiatives: Establishes safe sleep education programs, safe crib screening procedures at hospitals and birthing centers, and creates a Commission on Infant Mortality to address infant mortality rates.

• Mammography Reporting: Requires facilities to inform patients in mammogram summaries if they have dense breast tissue, with specific standardized language about implications and recommended discussion with healthcare providers.