Bill > HB2735

This bill proposes to establish legal recognition of natural immunity as equivalent to or potentially superior to vaccine-induced immunity for communicable or infectious diseases. Specifically, the bill would mandate that individuals who have contracted a disease and developed natural antibodies be classified as "fully vaccinated," regardless of whether they have received a vaccine before or after their illness. The legislation aims to create a legal framework that treats natural immunity as a valid alternative to vaccination, effectively giving people who have recovered from an infectious disease the same status as those who have been vaccinated. This proposed change could have significant implications for public health policies, vaccination requirements, and individual health choices, particularly in contexts such as workplace regulations, school entry requirements, or other settings where vaccination status is currently used as a qualification. The bill appears to be part of a broader discussion about recognizing natural immune responses alongside traditional vaccination methods.

Health and Social Services

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