This bill amends the existing law regarding access to the state immunization registry by allowing health insurance carriers to access the information. Specifically, it modifies RSA 141-C:20-f, IV and V, by inserting the phrase "health plans" into the list of entities permitted to access the registry, which previously included only primary care physicians, nurses, and other health care providers, schools, child care agencies, and government health agencies. Additionally, the bill enhances the purposes for which the registry information can be used by including "health care quality improvement efforts" and facilitating notifications to registrants about overdue or upcoming immunizations.

Furthermore, the bill appropriates $100,000 to the Department of Health and Human Services for the biennium ending June 30, 2027, to implement the necessary technical modifications to the immunization registry. The governor is authorized to draw from the treasury for this amount. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. A fiscal note is currently pending from the Department of Health and Human Services, as the Office of Legislative Budget Assistant awaits further information to assess the financial implications of the bill.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 141-C:20-f