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NY A08398
NY A08398Limits exemptions from immunization requirements by local governments and private entities to medical exemptions; repeals religious exemptions for certain post-secondary students.
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Introduced
10/20/2021
10/20/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to limiting exemptions from immunizations; and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating to religious exemptions for certain post-secondary students
AI Summary
This bill limits exemptions from immunization requirements to only medical exemptions, repealing the existing religious exemptions for certain post-secondary students. It prevents local governments, schools, businesses, and other entities from allowing any non-medical exemptions to immunization requirements, and declares any provisions allowing such exemptions to be null and void. The bill also includes a severability clause to ensure that the law remains intact even if a portion is found to be invalid.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to health (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A8398 | 10/21/2021 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A08398&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A08398 | 10/21/2021 |
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