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Bill > HB2569
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
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, effective July 1, 2026, requires Tennessee hospitals to offer influenza immunizations to inpatients aged 50 or older annually between October 1 and March 1, and to offer pneumococcal immunizations to the same age group, prior to their discharge, unless medically contraindicated or if the vaccine is unavailable, aligning with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Population Health Subcommittee for 3/3/2026 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2569&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2569.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB1584 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1584.pdf |
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