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AL SB246
AL SB246Vaccines; religious exemption for K-12 students, further provided for; religious exemption for students at public institutions of higher education, provided
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Introduced
03/21/2024
03/21/2024
In Committee
04/18/2024
04/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
Regular Session 2024
Bill Summary
Vaccines; religious exemption for K-12 students, further provided for; religious exemption for students at public institutions of higher education, provided
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law in Alabama to further provide for a religious exemption for K-12 students from vaccination requirements, and it also provides a new religious exemption for students at public institutions of higher education. The bill allows parents or guardians to submit a written statement objecting to vaccinations on religious grounds, without having to explain the reason or receive any approval. The bill also allows for medical exemptions from vaccination requirements for both K-12 and higher education students. The provisions of this bill will go into effect on October 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Health (House) Hearing (10:30:00 5/1/2024 Room 206) (on 05/01/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search |
| Fiscal Note - As Passed First Chamber | https://www.legislature.state.al.us/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2024RS/FiscalNotes/FN-ZMVLWWW-2.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.state.al.us/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2024RS/FiscalNotes/FN-ZMVLWWW-1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legislature.state.al.us/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2024RS/SB246-int.pdf |
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