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TN SB2641

TN SB2641
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, relative to immunization.


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Introduced
01/31/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, removes the declaration that it is the responsibility of each parent and legal guardian to ensure that their children are vaccinated according to Center for Disease Control or American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines, and replaces the declaration with a recommendation that children be vaccinated with vaccines recommended by the commissioner of health when advised by the parent or legal guardian's trusted healthcare provider. - Amends TCA Title 37.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, to remove the declaration that it is the responsibility of each parent and legal guardian to ensure their children are vaccinated according to CDC or American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines, and instead recommends that children be vaccinated with vaccines recommended by the state's health commissioner as advised by the parent or guardian's trusted healthcare provider.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Refer to Senate Health & Welfare Committee (on 04/02/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Disease Prevention
  • ‐ Infants and Children

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