Bill > SB2702

This bill repeals a previously existing Mississippi state law that required hospitals to offer influenza vaccines to inpatients aged 65 and older between October 1 and March 1 each year, unless medically contraindicated or vaccine availability was limited. The legislation removes Section 41-9-39 from the Mississippi Code of 1972, which previously mandated this vaccination protocol. As part of the bill's technical amendments, Section 41-9-1 is also updated to reference the legislative sections, replacing the reference to the now-repealed Section 41-9-39 with a reference to Section 41-9-41. The bill's purpose appears to be removing the mandatory influenza vaccination requirement for older hospital patients, potentially giving hospitals more discretion in vaccine administration. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, providing ample time for healthcare facilities and regulatory bodies to adjust to the change in requirements.

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