To enact sections 1751.661 and 3923.602 of the Revised Code to require insurers that provide coverage for the influenza vaccine to cover a thimerosal-free influenza vaccine for children under six years of age.

Section 1. That sections 1751.661 and 3923.602 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows:

Sec. 1751.661.  Notwithstanding section 3901.71 of the Revised Code, any individual or group health insuring corporation policy, contract, or agreement that provides coverage for influenza vaccinations shall provide coverage for a thimerosal-free influenza vaccination for children under six years of age who are covered under the policy, contract, or agreement.

Sec. 3923.602.  Notwithstanding section 3901.71 of the Revised Code, any individual or group policy of sickness and accident insurance or public employee benefit plan that provides coverage for influenza vaccinations shall provide coverage for a thimerosal-free influenza vaccination for children under six years of age who are covered under the policy or plan.