HB 1606 (2022)
Make immunization registry opt-in instead of opt-out
Summary:
Makes the state immunization registry an opt-in program rather than an opt-out program.
The House amended the bill to also exclude information about those who decline vaccination in the registry. The amended bill also allows a patient to receive a copy of his or her vaccination records from the registry.
The Senate amended the bill to state, "Each patient, or the patient's parent or guardian if the patient is a minor, shall be given the opportunity to opt-out or opt-in to the immunization registry." A patient's personal data could not be entered into the registry without their explicit consent.
Bill Became Law?:
Yes
Status:
Status Detail:
Signed by Governor
Public Hearing Date:
04/06/2022 12:00 pm
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 100
House Voting Date:
03/15/2022
Senate Voting Date:
05/05/2022
