H764

Boosting flu prevention for seniors

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H764 mandates hospitals to offer flu vaccines to seniors aged 65 and older before discharge.

Massachusetts H764 requires hospitals to provide flu immunizations to inpatients aged 65 and older before discharge, following the latest recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This requirement applies annually from October 1 through February 1, contingent upon vaccine availability and unless contraindicated.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 6, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing

History

May 4

House

Accompanied H760

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

Dec 8, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026