HB 218

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

Status: failed. Latest action: April 4, 2025.

Health; lower the age from 50 to 18 years old at which hospitals shall offer inpatient vaccinations for the influenza virus prior to discharge.

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-218
Session 1033
Status failed
Committee Health
House failed 2025-04-04
Healthcare
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vaccinations for influenza and pneumococcal disease for certain discharged patients, vaccinations or other measures for health care workers and other employees in hospitals, immunity from liability, and standing orders, so as to lower the age from 50 to 18 years old at which hospitals shall offer inpatient vaccinations for the influenza virus prior to discharge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Dempsey, Katie
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-03 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-04-04 Status failed
2025-04-04 Latest Action House Withdrawn, Recommitted
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