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MD HB1040
MD HB1040Health Occupations - Pharmacists - Administration of Children's Vaccines - Study and Temporary Authority
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Introduced
02/05/2021
02/05/2021
In Committee
03/31/2021
03/31/2021
Crossed Over
03/19/2021
03/19/2021
Passed
04/01/2021
04/01/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/30/2021
05/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing a pharmacist, from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023, inclusive, to administer vaccinations to an individual who is at least 3 years old but under the age of 18 years if certain requirements are met; requiring the Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, in consultation with the State Board of Pharmacy, to report to certain committees of the General Assembly by December 1, 2021, certain information the Administration considers relevant to setting policies on the administration of vaccines to children by pharmacists; etc.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes pharmacists in Maryland to administer vaccinations to individuals aged 3 to 17 years from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023, provided certain requirements are met, such as completing a training program and having a current CPR certification. The bill also requires the Prevention and Health Promotion Administration to report to the General Assembly on the impacts of this temporary authority, including vaccination rates, capacity of the healthcare system, and integration with pediatric primary care providers. The bill will automatically expire if a related federal public health emergency declaration is repealed or expires before January 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 792 (on 05/30/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1040?ys=2021RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/Chapters_noln/CH_792_hb1040t.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/votes_comm/hb1040_ehe.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb1040t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 926281/1 Adopted | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov//2021RS/amds/bil_0000/hb1040_92628101.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/votes_comm/hb1040_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb1040f.pdf |
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