An Act relative to the protection of medical exemptions for immunizations for school attendance
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to safeguard the ability of parents to request medical exemptions for their children to receive vaccinations required for school attendance in Massachusetts. It aims to ensure that medical exemptions are not unduly restricted and that healthcare providers retain the discretion to evaluate and grant exemptions based on legitimate medical concerns. The bill intends to provide clarity and protection for families seeking these exemptions. It is similar to previous legislation addressing this topic.
Key provisions
- Protects the right of parents to request medical exemptions for immunizations.
- Ensures healthcare providers retain discretion in evaluating medical exemption requests.
- Aims to prevent undue restrictions on medical exemptions.
- Supports the ability of families to make informed decisions about their children’s health.
- Related to previous legislation addressing immunization policies.
Who is affected
- Parents of school-aged children
- Healthcare providers
- School districts
- Students
- The public health system
Notable changes
- Reinforces existing protections for medical exemptions.
- Addresses similar legislation previously introduced.
- Likely aims to maintain the current framework for medical exemption requests.
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Sponsors
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10 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael J. Soter
Cosponsors
Joseph D. McKenna
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