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PA HB1881
Bill
Status
12/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Arvind Venkat
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AI Summary
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Authorizes pharmacists to administer injectable medications, biologicals, and immunizations to individuals age 8+ (influenza and COVID-19 vaccines to age 5+) after completing board-approved training, maintaining CPR certification, and carrying $1,000,000 minimum liability insurance
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Permits pharmacy technicians with national certification to administer influenza and COVID-19 vaccines to individuals age 13+ under direct pharmacist supervision, provided they complete accredited training on injection technique and emergency response
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Allows pharmacies with valid CMS waivers to order and perform FDA-approved laboratory tests for COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and streptococcal infections without meeting Clinical Laboratory Act requirements
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Requires pharmacists to report immunizations to the Department of Health registry within 72 hours, notify the patient's primary care provider within 48 hours, and obtain parental consent for patients under 18
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Mandates the Department of Health to report to legislative leadership within five years on pharmacy-administered vaccines to minors, including data by age and type, and assess any impact on well-child visit rates
Legislative Description
Further providing for pharmacy technician and pharmacy technician trainee registration, qualifications and supervision; providing for administration of injectable medications, biologicals and immunizations, for clinical laboratory certificate and for report on pharmacy-administered vaccines; and making a repeal.
Last Action
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
12/22/2025