Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 218: Health; lower the age from 50 to 18 years old at which hospitals shall offer inpatient vaccinations for the influenza virus prior to discharge
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 218 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health; lower the age from 50 to 18 years old at which hospitals shall offer inpatient vaccinations for the influenza virus prior to discharge. Primary sponsor: Katie Dempsey (Republican), Lee Hawkins (Republican), Sharon Cooper (Republican), Karla Drenner (Democratic), Darlene Taylor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): House Withdrawn, Recommitted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vaccinations for influenza and pneumococcal disease for certain discharged patients, vaccinations or other measures for health care workers and other employees in hospitals, immunity from liability, and standing orders, so as to lower the age from 50 to 18 years old at which hospitals shall offer inpatient vaccinations for the influenza virus prior to discharge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Dempsey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Lee Hawkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Sharon Cooper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Karla Drenner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Darlene Taylor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 173 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper