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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
05/18/2026
05/18/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/18/2026
05/18/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, 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 Code Annotated, Title 68, concerning immunizations, by requiring hospitals to offer influenza immunizations annually between October 1 and March 1 to inpatients aged 50 or older prior to their discharge, and also to offer pneumococcal immunizations to the same age group before discharge, aligning with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's advisory committee on immunization practices, unless medically contraindicated or if the vaccine is unavailable.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 922 (on 05/18/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Communicable Diseases
- ‐ Disease Prevention
- ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1584&ga=114 | 01/12/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0922.pdf | 05/18/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1584 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1584.pdf | 01/13/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1584.pdf | 01/12/2026 |
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