Senate Bill 1584, also known as House Bill 2569, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, to enhance immunization protocols for hospitals. The bill mandates that hospitals must offer influenza and pneumococcal disease vaccinations to inpatients aged fifty (50) years or older prior to their discharge. Specifically, the influenza vaccine must be offered annually between October 1 and March 1, while the pneumococcal vaccine should also be provided before discharge, unless contraindicated or if the vaccine is unavailable.

The bill replaces the existing language in Section 68-11-266 with these new requirements, emphasizing adherence to the latest recommendations from the advisory committee on immunization practices of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring that hospitals are prepared to implement these immunization offerings for eligible patients.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-11-266