Texas HB2872 regulates the release of vaccination or immunization information, imposing civil penalties for unauthorized disclosures.

HB2872 amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to establish stricter controls on the release of vaccination or immunization information. The bill mandates that the Texas Department of State Health Services establish and maintain an immunization registry. It prohibits the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information without the written or electronic consent of the individual or their legally authorized representative. Exceptions include disclosures to health care providers for treatment purposes, to payors, and to health care providers who administer immunizations.

Texas HB2872 regulates the release of vaccination or immunization information, imposing civil penalties for unauthorized disclosures.

HB2872 amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to establish stricter controls on the release of vaccination or immunization information. The bill mandates that the Texas Department of State Health Services establish and maintain an immunization registry. It prohibits the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information without the written or electronic consent of the individual or their legally authorized representative. Exceptions include disclosures to health care providers for treatment purposes, to payors, and to health care providers who administer immunizations.