The bill amends section 9227 of the Public Health Code to enhance the rules governing immunizations and the associated registry. It specifies that the Department of Health will implement rules regarding age periods for immunizations, minimum ages for starting immunizations, the required number of doses, and immunization levels for school children. Additionally, it mandates the expansion of the immunization registry to include lead screening information for children. The bill also emphasizes the importance of considering recommendations from various health organizations when formulating these rules.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a requirement for the Department to maintain immunization standards at a minimum level if the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are altered or no longer in effect after a specified date. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of related Senate and House bills from the 103rd Legislature.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.9227