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MS SB2551
MS SB2551Influenza vaccinations; require hospitals to offer to certain inpatients age 50 and older prior to discharge.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 41-9-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Hospitals, From October 1 Through March 1 Of Each Year, To Offer, Prior To Discharge, Immunizations Against Influenza Virus To All Inpatients 50 Years Of Age And Older That Are At An Increased Risk Of Influenza Complications, Unless Contraindicated And Contingent Upon The Availability Of The Vaccine; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires hospitals in Mississippi, between October 1 and March 1 each year, to offer influenza vaccinations to certain inpatients before they are discharged, specifically expanding the requirement to include all inpatients aged 50 and older who are at a higher risk of complications from the flu, in addition to the existing requirement for those 65 and older. This offer is contingent on the vaccine being available and not medically contraindicated for the patient, and hospitals and their employees are protected from civil liability for any injuries resulting from these vaccination efforts unless their actions or inactions constitute willful or wanton misconduct or gross negligence.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2551.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2500-2599/SB2551IN.htm |
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