Bill > HB2055

This bill modifies Arizona's immunization laws by adding a new section that establishes stringent criteria for vaccine exemptions. Specifically, the bill allows individuals to claim an exemption from immunization requirements if no vaccine meets a comprehensive set of safety and evaluation standards. These standards include FDA approval, long-term safety evaluations for potential cancer risks and genetic mutations, clinical trials lasting at least two years with appropriate control groups, public disclosure of vaccine-related injuries or diseases, comprehensive studies on potential vaccine injuries, proof that the vaccine's risk of permanent disability or death is lower than the disease it prevents, and manufacturer liability for design defect claims. The exemption can be claimed by an individual for themselves or on behalf of their child or dependent, and no additional conditions can be imposed by state agencies, boards, or commissions when claiming this exemption. The bill also makes a minor administrative change to the article heading, replacing "SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION" with "IMMUNIZATIONS" in the Arizona Revised Statutes.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81721