Establishes the "public health resilience, early-warning, and planning (PREP) act" to enhance public health preparedness.
The bill enacts the "public health resilience, early-warning, and planning (PREP) act" to require the commissioner of health to establish a framework for identifying, assessing, and preparing for public health threats. The framework will include risks from extreme heat, air quality issues, vector-borne diseases, flooding, and emerging infectious diseases. The commissioner will coordinate with other state agencies and submit an annual report to the governor and legislature.
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