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TN SB1584

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ferrell Haile

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Hospitals must offer influenza vaccination to inpatients aged 50 and older between October 1 and March 1 each year before discharge
  • Hospitals must offer pneumococcal disease vaccination to inpatients aged 50 and older prior to discharge, with no seasonal restriction
  • Vaccination requirements follow CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations and apply only when not medically contraindicated and when vaccine is available
  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-11-266, replacing existing immunization provisions
  • Effective date: 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 Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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