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NJ S379
NJ S379"Children's Vaccination Bill of Rights"; provides children in State with certain protections concerning vaccines.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill creates a "Children's Vaccination Bill of Rights," that provides a child who is required to be vaccinated in the State with certain protections concerning vaccine safety, liability for injury, and religious liberty.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a "Children's Vaccination Bill of Rights" for children in the State, aiming to provide protections related to vaccine safety, parental rights, and religious freedom. Key provisions include ensuring that all constitutional safeguards, such as religious liberty, apply to vaccine policies, and that these policies are applied equally to all children regardless of their background. The bill asserts that children should not be forced to receive vaccinations as a condition for accessing their constitutional right to a free public education. It mandates that vaccines undergo independent scrutiny to confirm their safety and effectiveness, and requires that parents receive full disclosure of vaccine ingredients and potential risks before their children are inoculated, giving them the final decision-making authority on vaccinations and their schedules based on independent scientific evidence. Furthermore, the bill proposes that the State be held liable for any damages caused by mandated vaccines and requires the State to provide clear guidance on how to pursue legal recourse for suspected vaccine injuries, while also obligating vaccine policymakers to consider input from all stakeholders and the needs of all children.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S379 | 01/09/2024 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/379_I1.HTM | 01/13/2026 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/379_I1.HTM | 01/09/2024 |
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