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ID H0597

ID H0597
Amends existing law to allow students of majority age to submit a signed statement for exemption from immunizations requirements.


summary

Introduced
02/19/2024
In Committee
03/18/2024
Crossed Over
03/04/2024
Passed
03/28/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/28/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO IMMUNIZATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 39-4802, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR MAJORITY AGE STUDENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to allow students of majority age (18 or older) to submit a signed statement to school officials claiming religious or other grounds for exemption from any or all immunization requirements at public, private, or postsecondary schools in Idaho. The bill also specifies that school officials must provide a citation to the exemption statute in any communication to parents and guardians regarding immunizations. The bill declares an emergency and states that it will take effect on July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Health and Welfare Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 28, 2024 Session Law Chapter 225 Effective: 07/01/2024 (on 03/28/2024)

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