SJR93 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Urging Alabama hospitals to offer flu vaccines to inpatients over 65, upon release/discharge

Summary

SJR93 is a non-binding resolution urging Alabama hospitals to offer influenza vaccination to inpatients aged 65 and older before discharge.

What This Bill Does

It requests that all Alabama hospitals provide flu vaccines to inpatients 65 and older prior to discharge. The measure states this is not a mandate and depends on vaccine availability and patient contraindications. It refers to CDC ACIP recommendations and the influenza vaccination season (October through March) as the standard to follow, and notes that other states have similar provisions.

Who It Affects

• Inpatients aged 65 and older who may be offered the influenza vaccine before discharge (subject to contraindications and vaccine availability).
• Hospitals in Alabama, which would be urged (non-binding) to offer the flu vaccine to eligible inpatients before discharge.

Key Provisions

• Urges all Alabama hospitals to offer influenza immunization to inpatients 65 years and older prior to discharge.
• Vaccination should be offered unless contraindicated for the patient.
• Offers should be in accordance with the latest CDC ACIP recommendations and during the flu season (October through March).
• The measure is not a mandate and is contingent upon the availability of the vaccine.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative