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SB 450

AN ACT CONCERNING THE STANDARD OF CARE FOR IMMUNIZATION.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nick Gauthier and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut bill to establish or modify healthcare provider standards of care requirements for administering immunizations to patients.

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Bill Summary · SB 450

Legislative bill overview

SB 450 would establish or modify the standard of care that healthcare providers must follow when administering immunizations in Connecticut. The bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health and is currently in the early legislative stages following a public hearing scheduled for March 11, 2026.

Why is this important

Standards of care define the legal and professional expectations for how medical procedures must be performed, directly affecting healthcare provider liability and patient safety protections. Changes to immunization standards could impact vaccination rates, healthcare costs, and public health outcomes across Connecticut.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes unclear: Without seeing the bill's specific language, it's unknown whether this expands provider obligations, adds new liability protections, or creates exemptions that could affect vaccination compliance
  • Provider vs. patient interests: Healthcare providers may resist expanded liability standards while patient advocates may push for stricter accountability measures
  • Public health implications: Any standard that could discourage vaccination or reduce provider responsibility for proper administration could conflict with disease prevention goals

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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