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1 Immunization Registry. Amend RSA 141-C:20-f, IV and V to read as follows:
IV. Access to the information in the registry shall be limited to primary care physicians, nurses, other appropriate health care providers as determined by the commissioner, schools, child care agencies, and government health agencies or researchers demonstrating a legitimate need for such information as determined by the commissioner.
V. The information contained in the registry shall be used for the following purposes:
(a) To ensure that registrants receive all recommended immunizations in a timely manner by providing access to the registrant's immunization record.
(b) To improve immunization rates by facilitating notice to registrants of overdue or upcoming immunizations.
(c) To control communicable diseases by assisting in the identification of individuals who require immediate immunization in the event of a disease outbreak.
2 Appropriation; Department of Health and Human Services; Immunization Registry. There is hereby appropriated the sum of $100,000 for the biennium ending June 30, 2027 to the department of health and human services, division of public health services, for the technical modifications to the immunization registry defined in RSA 141-C-20-f deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2025.
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1 Immunization Registry. Amend RSA 141-C:20-f, IV and V to read as follows:
IV. Access to the information in the registry shall be limited to primary care physicians, nurses, other appropriate health care providers as determined by the commissioner, schools, child care agencies, health plans, and government health agencies or researchers demonstrating a legitimate need for such information as determined by the commissioner.
V. The information contained in the registry shall be used for the following purposes:
(a) To ensure that registrants receive all recommended immunizations in a timely manner by providing access to the registrant's immunization record.
(b) To improve immunization rates and health care quality improvement efforts, including by facilitating notice to registrants of overdue or upcoming immunizations.
(c) To control communicable diseases by assisting in the identification of individuals who require immediate immunization in the event of a disease outbreak.
2 Appropriation; Department of Health and Human Services; Immunization Registry. There is hereby appropriated the sum of $100,000 for the biennium ending June 30, 2027 to the department of health and human services, division of public health services, for the technical modifications to the immunization registry defined in RSA 141-C-20-f deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2025.