IN HB 1224
died on adjournmentIndiana vaccination adverse event reporting system.
Indiana · 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) · lower
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Did IN HB 1224 pass?
No. IN HB 1224 died when the 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-05): First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
What is IN HB 1224 about?
Requires the Indiana department of health (department) to establish an Indiana vaccination adverse event reporting system (IVAERS) for reporting the occurrence of adverse events relating to childhood vaccines. Provides that IVAERS must enable a health care provider to report the occurrence of an adverse event experienced by a child residing in Indiana who is under the care of the health care provider. Requires the department to create a searchable Internet data base for publishing information reported through IVAERS. Provides that the health information of a particular individual is confidential. Specifies the requirements for releasing health information of a particular individual and who may receive the information. Provides that a person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly discloses confidential information received through IVAERS in violation of the statute commits a Class A misdemeanor. Requires the department to adopt certain rules concerning IVAERS. Makes an appropriation.
Who sponsors IN HB 1224?
Bruce Borders is the primary sponsor of IN HB 1224.
Description
Requires the Indiana department of health (department) to establish an Indiana vaccination adverse event reporting system (IVAERS) for reporting the occurrence of adverse events relating to childhood vaccines. Provides that IVAERS must enable a health care provider to report the occurrence of an adverse event experienced by a child residing in Indiana who is under the care of the health care provider. Requires the department to create a searchable Internet data base for publishing information reported through IVAERS. Provides that the health information of a particular individual is confidential. Specifies the requirements for releasing health information of a particular individual and who may receive the information. Provides that a person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly discloses confidential information received through IVAERS in violation of the statute commits a Class A misdemeanor. Requires the department to adopt certain rules concerning IVAERS. Makes an appropriation.
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-05 — First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
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Sponsors
- Bruce Bordersauthor
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-05
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
reading-1,referral-committee
2026-01-05
Authored by Representative Borders
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