Georgia CommonsHR 1202: National Immunization Week 2026; recognize; express support for goals of the Georgia Universal Vaccine Access Act
Last action February 5, 2026 · House Second Readers
A Georgia House resolution recognizes National Immunization Week 2026 and voices support for the proposed Georgia Universal Vaccine Access Act, which would provide free recommended vaccines to children and seniors statewide.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial House resolution, not a change to Georgia law. It recognizes National Immunization Week 2026 and expresses the House's support for the goals of a separate proposed bill, the Georgia Universal Vaccine Access Act, which would create a system to give all Georgia children and seniors vaccines recommended by the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) at no cost, funded partly through contributions from health insurers. The resolution notes that vaccination access gaps persist in Georgia, particularly for low-income families, seniors on fixed incomes, rural residents, and communities of color. It directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to the Georgia Department of Public Health and the National Public Health Information Coalition. It does not itself create any new program, funding, or legal requirement.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes National Immunization Week 2026 in the Georgia House of Representatives.
- States the House's support for the goals of the proposed Georgia Universal Vaccine Access Act, without enacting that act.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to the Georgia Department of Public Health and the National Public Health Information Coalition.
- Creates no new funding, program, or legal requirement itself since it is a resolution, not a law.
Who it affects
The resolution most directly names children and seniors, especially those in low-income families, rural areas, and communities of color, as groups facing barriers to vaccine access. It also references the Georgia Department of Public Health, health insurers, and the National Public Health Information Coalition.
Why it matters
Because this is a resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia law, it does not change anyone's rights or funding by itself. Its practical effect is to put the House on record supporting expanded, no-cost vaccine access, which could build momentum for the separate Georgia Universal Vaccine Access Act.
Key provisions
- Opening clauses recognize National Immunization Week 2026 and cite public health and cost-saving benefits of routine immunizations.
- States that disparities in vaccination rates persist among low-income children, seniors on fixed incomes, rural residents, and communities of color.
- Resolves that the House expresses support for the goals of the proposed Georgia Universal Vaccine Access Act, which would offer ACIP-recommended vaccines at no cost to children and seniors and require contributions from health insurers.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Department of Public Health and the National Public Health Information Coalition.
From the bill
“the proposed Georgia Universal Vaccine Access Act creates a sustainable framework to provide all children and seniors with ACIP-recommended vaccines at no cost, ensures fair contributions from health insurers, and invests in outreach to close equity gaps.”
“every child and senior deserves equitable access to life-saving vaccines regardless of income, insurance status, or geography”
Status timeline
- House Second Readers (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
Topics
- vaccines and immunization
- public health
- health equity
- children's health
- senior health