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NY A02371

NY A02371
Relates to exemptions from vaccinations due to religious beliefs; and repeals certain provisions relating to exemption from vaccination due to religious beliefs.


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
06/13/2019
Crossed Over
06/13/2019
Passed
06/13/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/13/2019

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to exemptions from vaccination due to religious beliefs; to repeal subdivision 9 of section 2164 of the public health law, relating to exemption from vaccination due to religious beliefs; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill repeals the religious exemption from vaccination requirements for children attending school in New York, while allowing for a temporary extension of the 14-day vaccination requirement for students transferring from out-of-state or other countries, or those who have received at least the first dose of each required vaccination and have scheduled appointments to complete the series. The bill also amends the reporting requirements for the immunization status of children exempt from vaccinations to exclude those previously exempt for religious reasons, as that exemption is being repealed.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

signed chap.35 (on 06/13/2019)

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