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NJ S2543
NJ S2543Protects children from certain mandatory vaccinations as a condition of school attendance.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill protects children from certain mandatory vaccinations as a condition of school attendance. The bill provides that, in no case, is the Commissioner of Health, the Governor, or any other entity of State, county, or municipal government to require a child to be immunized against COVID-19 or the human papillomavirus (HPV) as a condition of attendance at a public primary or secondary school. Further, the bill provides that, in no case, is the Commissioner of Health, the Governor, or any other entity of State, county, or municipal government to cause or to require a public primary or secondary school to conduct an inquiry into whether a child is immunized against COVID-19 or HPV.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the Commissioner of Health, the Governor, or any state, county, or municipal government entity from mandating that children receive vaccinations against COVID-19 or the human papillomavirus (HPV) as a requirement for attending public primary or secondary schools, or for any other reason. Furthermore, it prevents these government bodies from forcing public schools to investigate or inquire about students' vaccination status for COVID-19 or HPV.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2543 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2543_I1.HTM |
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