HB 1246 - Authorizes Pharmacists to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine - New Hampshire Key Vote

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Title: Authorizes Pharmacists to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine

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Title: Authorizes Pharmacists to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with senate amendments and pass a bill that authorizes pharmacists to administer the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.

Highlights:

 

  • Authorizes pharmacists and their interns to administer an available COVID-19 vaccine (Sec. 7).

  • Establishes the COVID-19 Nursing Home and Long-term Care Fund (Sec. 5).

  • Appropriates $25 million from the federal CARES Act into the aforementioned fund for the following services (Sec. 5):

    • Nursing homes & facilities;

    • Residential & long-term care facilities;

    • COVID-19 testing and personal protective equipment;

    • Video conferencing technology; and

    • Keeping open and avoiding layoffs at Medicaid facilities.

  • Appropriates $10 million to the New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship for Working Families (Sec. 6). 

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Authorizes Pharmacists to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that authorizes pharmacists to administer the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.

Highlights:

 

  • Authorizes pharmacists and their interns to administer an available COVID-19 vaccine (Sec. 7).

  • Establishes the COVID-19 Nursing Home and Long-term Care Fund (Sec. 5).

  • Appropriates $25 million from the federal CARES Act into the aforementioned fund for the following services (Sec. 5):

    • Nursing homes & facilities;

    • Residential & long-term care facilities;

    • COVID-19 testing and personal protective equipment;

    • Video conferencing technology; and

    • Keeping open and avoiding layoffs at Medicaid facilities.

  • Appropriates $10 million to the New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship for Working Families (Sec. 6). 

Title: Authorizes Pharmacists to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine

Title: Authorizes Pharmacists to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine

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