HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	686
THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2019
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to vaccinations.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Section 325-33, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:

"§325-33 Performance of vaccination and immunization. Vaccinations or immunizations required of any person under this chapter shall be performed by duly licensed physicians or paramedical personnel under their direction, advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists pursuant to chapter 461, or by authorized representatives of the department of health. A record of the immunization shall be maintained by the physician, physician assistant, [or] advanced practice registered nurse, or pharmacist and shall be available to the department of education for school entry requirements and the department of health."

SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Vaccinations; Pharmacists

Description:

Clarifies that pharmacists may perform certain vaccinations or immunizations and are required to maintain immunization records.

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