HB 4611

Abstract

Creates the Vaccination Information Privacy Act. Provides that no individual in possession of the vaccine information of another may release such information unless it is in accordance with specified provisions. Provides that, except in specified circumstances, vaccine information shall not be admissible as evidence nor discoverable in any action of any kind in any court or before any tribunal, board, agency, or person pursuant to specified provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that no person may disclose or be compelled to disclose vaccine information except to specified persons. Provides that any person aggrieved by a violation of the Act shall have a right of action in a State circuit court or as a supplemental claim in a federal district court against an offending party. Provides that a prevailing party may recover specified amounts for each violation. Provides that nothing in the Act limits the right of the subject of a medical test to recover damages or other relief under any other applicable law. Effective immediately.