AN ACT CONCERNING VACCINE AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY.

HB 6550 requires state reimbursement for all vaccine costs (including administrative fees) incurred by local health departments and health districts when administering vaccines. It mandates state health officials to launch an annual public education campaign about free and low-cost vaccines available through the Vaccines for Children program and to provide training on vaccine billing and insurance. The bill also eliminates penalties for health departments holding excess vaccine stock. These provisions directly affect local health agencies and aim to increase vaccine accessibility for residents by reducing financial barriers and improving program awareness.