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Bill > SB1584
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, lowers the age of an inpatient from 65 to 50 or older when a hospital, each year from October 1 through March 1, must offer immunization against influenza disease prior to discharge; requires a hospital to offer immunization against pneumococcal disease to an inpatient aged 50 or older prior to discharge. - Amends TCA Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to require hospitals to offer immunizations to inpatients aged 50 and older, lowering the previous age requirement of 65. Specifically, from October 1 through March 1 each year, hospitals must offer an influenza (flu) vaccine to these patients before they are discharged, and they must also offer a pneumococcal disease vaccine to inpatients aged 50 or older prior to discharge, provided the vaccine is available and medically appropriate for the patient. These requirements are based on the latest recommendations from the advisory committee on immunization practices of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a government agency that provides guidance on public health.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Health And Welfare Hearing (13:00:00 3/4/2026 Cordell Hull Building) (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1584&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1584 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1584.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1584.pdf |
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