States / Indiana / HB 1224

HB 1224 In Committee

Indiana vaccination adverse event reporting system.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Requires the Indiana department of health (department) to establish an Indiana vaccination adverse event reporting system (IVAERS) for reporting the occurrence of adverse events relating to childhood vaccines. Provides that IVAERS must enable a health care provider to report the occurrence of an adverse event experienced by a child residing in Indiana who is under the care of the health care provider. Requires the department to create a searchable Internet data base for publishing information reported through IVAERS.

Provides that the health information of a particular individual is confidential. Specifies the requirements for releasing health information of a particular individual and who may receive the information. Provides that a person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly discloses confidential information received through IVAERS in violation of the statute commits a Class A misdemeanor.

Requires the department to adopt certain rules concerning IVAERS. Makes an appropriation.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 5, 2026
Last action
Jan 5, 2026 — First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
Session
2026
Momentum
27 · Low