AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Summary

The law expands Rhode Island's immunization program, creates an advisory committee to review vaccine recommendations, and requires all private, group and public health insurance policies to pay for any vaccine the state health department deems necessary, without copays or deductibles. It also extends legal protection to providers who administer these vaccines and clarifies privacy rules for vaccine records. The changes take effect on January 1, 2027.

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