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WA HB2122

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mari Leavitt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Hospitals must offer influenza immunizations to inpatients aged 65 or older and inpatients of any age with one or more chronic health conditions, beginning July 1, 2027
  • Requirement applies annually from October 1st through March 1st of the following year
  • Immunizations not required when contraindicated for the patient or when vaccine is unavailable at the hospital
  • Vaccination offers must follow CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations
  • Department of Health authorized to adopt implementing rules

Legislative Description

Requiring hospitals to offer immunizations for influenza in certain cases.

Last Action

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/26/2026
Health Care and Wellness1/12/2026

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