Bill > HB1022

This bill modifies the existing law regarding religious exemptions from childhood immunization requirements by specifying a standardized form that parents or legal guardians must use when seeking a religious exemption. The new form requires the parent or legal guardian to explicitly attest that they sincerely hold religious beliefs or engage in religious practices that prevent them from accepting required vaccinations, and must include their signature and the date of signing. The bill replaces the previous, less specific language about religious exemptions with this precise attestation language, making the process for claiming a religious exemption more uniform and clear. The new requirement will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage, giving schools, parents, and healthcare providers time to adapt to the new documentation standard. This change aims to provide a consistent and straightforward method for parents to claim a religious exemption from immunization requirements while ensuring that the exemption is based on sincere religious beliefs.

Health and Social Services

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