AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

This bill directs the Department of Health to use up to $850,000 from specific immunization accounts in fiscal year 2025 to support phone hotlines and referral services for healthcare providers and residents. The funds come from existing childhood and adult immunization accounts and are intended to maintain current information lines like PediPRN and MomsPRN. The Department of Health must submit a report to state legislators by March 1, 2025, detailing how these funds were used and offering recommendations for future support. While the bill also establishes separate accounts for pandemic medications and equipment, its primary immediate impact is the allocation of money for immunization-related communication services.