HB 4073
Permitting religious exemptions for compulsory immunizations
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Bill overview
This bill would allow parents to request exemptions from compulsory immunizations for their children attending school or state-regulated child care centers based on religious beliefs. The commissioner of health would be responsible for granting these exemptions, requiring a notarized Certificate of Religious Exemption Form and a physician's certification. The bill also outlines procedures for reporting students without required immunizations and addresses penalties for providing false immunization certificates.
Key provisions
- Allows for religious exemptions to compulsory school immunizations.
- Requires a notarized Certificate of Religious Exemption Form for exemption requests.
- Requires a physician's certification for exemption requests.
- Establishes an Immunization Officer to review exemption requests.
- Defines penalties for providing false immunization certificates.
- Authorizes the commissioner to grant, renew, condition, deny, suspend, or revoke exemptions.
- Requires reporting of students without required immunizations to the commissioner.
- Provides for provisional enrollment while immunizations are completed.
Who is affected
- Parents of school-aged children
- School administrators and staff
- State-regulated child care centers
- Students attending school or child care centers
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- Adds a specific religious exemption to existing compulsory immunization requirements.
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