Bill > HB120

This bill amends an existing Pennsylvania law to establish specific rules regarding vaccine consent for minors. The bill creates new requirements that differentiate between individuals 18 and older (or who have graduated high school, been pregnant, or are legally emancipated) and those who are younger. For individuals 18 and older or meeting certain specified conditions, vaccines can be received with their sole consent, and no additional parental approval is needed. For individuals under 18 who have not graduated high school, have not been pregnant, and are not legally emancipated, parental or legal guardian consent is mandatory before receiving a vaccine. The bill further stipulates that neither the minor nor another parent can override the consent given by the primary parent or legal guardian. Additionally, the bill includes a preemption clause that nullifies any local ordinances, rules, or regulations by municipalities that might conflict with these new vaccine consent requirements, ensuring a uniform statewide standard. The provisions will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage.

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