H1446
An Act clarifying Meningococcal Vaccine Policy
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Bill overview
This bill aims to clarify the requirements for college students regarding meningococcal vaccinations in Massachusetts. It seeks to standardize policies and procedures related to vaccine exemptions and documentation. The legislation intends to provide greater clarity for both students and educational institutions regarding these immunization protocols. Specifically, it addresses the process for requesting and verifying medical exemptions for the meningitis vaccine.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the process for students to request medical exemptions from the meningococcal vaccine.
- Specifies acceptable documentation for medical exemptions.
- Addresses the role of higher education institutions in verifying vaccine records.
- Establishes guidelines for communicating vaccine requirements to students.
Who is affected
- College students in Massachusetts
- Higher education institutions in Massachusetts
- Healthcare providers administering vaccinations
- Parents/Guardians of college students
Notable changes
- Provides greater clarity on medical exemption procedures.
- Standardizes documentation requirements for exemptions.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Cosponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill H.1446 194th (Current)
An Act clarifying Meningococcal Vaccine Policy
By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1446) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to college student immunization for meningococcal disease. Higher Education.
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Presenter: Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1446
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Higher Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5104 |
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