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TN HB2569
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sabi Kumar
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AI Summary
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Hospitals must offer influenza vaccination to inpatients aged 50 and older during flu season (October 1 through March 1) before discharge
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Hospitals must offer pneumococcal disease vaccination to inpatients aged 50 and older before discharge, with no seasonal restriction
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Vaccination requirements follow CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations and apply only when not medically contraindicated and vaccine is available
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Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-11-266, replacing existing immunization provisions
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Effective July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, relative to immunization.
Hospitals and Health Care Facilities
Last Action
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026