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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

House Bill 970

House Author:  Cortez et al.

Effective:  9-1-17

Senate Sponsor:  Uresti


            House Bill 970 amends the Health and Safety Code to establish the duty of the Department of State Health Services to develop a state plan for prevention and treatment of diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and a program to heighten awareness and enhance knowledge and understanding of Streptococcus pneumoniae.