Pennsylvania 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SR 292 — A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue of immunization policies for students residing at institutions of higher education, conduct a comprehensive analysis of compliance with existing immunization requirements, examine the need for updating immunization policies, suggest options for enhancing voluntary immunization rates for students and report its findings and recommendations to the Senate.

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What changed in the latest version

20 added · 21 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SR 292 updates the language to clarify that institutions of higher education should monitor not only for a catch-up dose of the meningitis vaccinations but also for any necessary doses of both meningitis ACWY and meningitis B. This change matters because it emphasizes the importance of ensuring students are fully protected against these illnesses, potentially improving public health and safety on campus. Additionally, the bill continues to direct the Joint State Government Commission to assess meningitis outbreaks and the financial impact on educational institutions.

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1615 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE RESOLUTION Session of No.
2023 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE RESOLUTION Session of No.
292 2018 INTRODUCED BY WHITE, EICHELBERGER, RAFFERTY, MENSCH, DINNIMAN, McILHINNEY AND ALLOWAY, MARCH 28, 2018 REFERRED TO EDUCATION, MARCH 28, 2018 A RESOLUTION Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue of immunization policies for students residing at institutions of higher education, conduct a comprehensive analysis of compliance with existing immunization policies, suggest options for enhancing voluntaryization immunization rates for students and report its findings and recommendations to the Senate.
292 2018 INTRODUCED BY WHITE, EICHELBERGER, RAFFERTY, MENSCH, DINNIMAN, McILHINNEY AND ALLOWAY, MARCH 28, 2018 SENATOR EICHELBERGER, EDUCATION, AS AMENDED, SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 A RESOLUTION Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue of immunization policies for students residing at institutions of higher education, conduct a comprehensive analysis of compliance with existing immunization policies, suggest options for enhancing voluntaryization immunization rates for students and report its findings and recommendations to the Senate.
and be it further RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission determine and report the vaccination rates for meningitis ACWY AND MENINGITIS B by each institution of higher education;
and be it further RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission determine and report the vaccination rates for meningitis ACWY by each institution of higher education;
and be <-- it further RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission determine if institutions of higher education throughout this Commonwealth are advising and monitoring the need for a catch-up dose of the meningitis ACWY or meningitis B vaccination OR DOSES <-- OF BOTH;
and be it further RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission determine if institutions of higher education throughout this Commonwealth are advising and monitoring the need for a catch-up dose of the meningitis ACWY or meningitis B vaccination;
and be it further RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission evaluate potential measures to ensure higher voluntary immunization rates 20180SR0292PN2023 - 2 - for meningitis ACWY and meningitis B;
and be it further RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission evaluate potential measures to ensure higher voluntary immunization rates for meningitis ACWY and meningitis B;
and be it further RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission report its findings and recommendations to the Senate within 18 months of the adoption of this resolution.
and be it further 20180SR0292PN1615 - 2 - RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission report its findings and recommendations to the Senate within 18 months of the adoption of this resolution.
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20180SR0292PN1615 - 3 -
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Action History

  1. Adopted

  2. PN 2023 Reported as amended

  3. PN 1615 Referred to EDUCATION

Sponsors

  • Alloway · Cosponsor
  • Eichelberger · Cosponsor
  • White · Primary
  • Mcilhinney · Cosponsor
  • Dinniman · Cosponsor
  • Mensch · Cosponsor
  • Rafferty · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • White

Co-sponsors (6)

  • Alloway
  • Eichelberger
  • Mcilhinney
  • Dinniman
  • Mensch
  • Rafferty

Not signed on (246)

246 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote (EDUCATION): Reported as Amended

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11000
Republican 1000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
ALLOWAY — Yea
AUMENT — Yea
BREWSTER — Yea
BROWNE — Yea
DISANTO — Yea
DINNIMAN — Yea
FOLMER — Yea
LEACH — Yea
WILLIAMS — Yea
EICHELBERGER — Yea
SCARNATI — Yea
Kathleen C. Tomlinson Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SR 292?
SR 292 is sponsored by Alloway, Eichelberger, White, Mcilhinney, Dinniman, Mensch, and Rafferty.
What is the current status of SR 292?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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