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Introduced
03/05/2019
03/05/2019
In Committee
10/14/2020
10/14/2020
Crossed Over
10/20/2020
10/20/2020
Passed
12/08/2020
12/08/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/23/2021
04/23/2021
Introduced Session
23rd Council
Bill Summary
As introduced, this bill permits a minor of any age to consent to receive a vaccine where the vaccination is recommended by the United States Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. It also establishes that if a minor is able to comprehend the need for, the nature of, and any significant risks inherent in the medical care then informed consent is established.
AI Summary
This bill permits minors aged 11 or older to consent to receive vaccinations recommended by the United States Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) if the minor is able to comprehend the need for, the nature of, and any significant risks of the medical care. It requires the Department of Health to produce age-appropriate vaccine information sheets to support the informed consent process. The bill also allows healthcare providers to directly seek reimbursement from the minor's insurer without parental consent and prohibits insurers from sending an Explanation of Benefits for these services. Additionally, the bill allows minor students utilizing a religious exemption or opting out of the Human Papillomavirus vaccine to receive other vaccinations under this law, with the immunization record kept confidential by the school.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Mary Cheh (D)*,
Charles Allen (D),
Jack Evans (D),
Vince Gray (D),
David Grosso (I),
Phil Mendelson (D),
Brianne Nadeau (D),
Elissa Silverman (I),
Trayon White (D),
Last Action
Law L23-0193, Effective from Mar 16, 2021 Published in DC Register Vol 68 and Page 004172 (on 04/23/2021)
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