HB60 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Elaine Beech

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Day care centers, influenza vaccine, information to parents, required

Summary

HB 60 would require day care centers to provide annual information to parents about influenza disease and the influenza vaccine.

What This Bill Does

If passed, day care centers must give educational information about influenza to the parent or legal guardian of each enrolled child by September 1 each year. The information must cover causes, symptoms, how it spreads, risks, vaccine availability and effectiveness, contraindications, and the latest vaccine recommendations from the CDC's ACIP. The bill does not require centers to provide or pay for influenza vaccination. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Day care centers in Alabama — must provide annual influenza information to parents/guardians.
• Parents and legal guardians of children enrolled in day care — will receive information to help them understand influenza and vaccination.

Key Provisions

• Adds new Section 38-7-14.1 requiring annual educational information on influenza to the parent/guardian of each enrolled child by September 1 each year.
• Content must include causes and symptoms, spread, risks, vaccine availability and effectiveness, known contraindications, and the latest ACIP/CDC influenza vaccine recommendations.
• Stipulates that centers are not required to provide or pay for any influenza vaccination.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage/approval by the Governor.

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

Subjects

Day Care