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IA HF2347
IA HF2347A bill for an act relating to requirements for immunization exemption notifications by public health agencies.(Formerly HSB 605.)
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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to notification to the public by public health agencies (agencies) of medical and religious exemptions (exemptions) available for certain immunization requirements. Current law requires information regarding exemptions to immunization requirements for children enrolled in any licensed child care center (center), or elementary or secondary school (school), to be included in any public communication following an immunization recommendation by the department of health and human services (HHS). This information is also required to be included in any communication from a child’s school to the child’s parent or legal guardian regarding immunizations, and to be published on the internet site of and included in registration documentation for all schools and licensed centers. The bill requires that information on exemptions be included in any communication related to a recommendation of an immunization issued by HHS. The bill also requires that information on exemptions be included in any communication disseminated or prepared by a school or agency relating to immunization requirements for enrollment of a child in any licensed center or school. The bill requires agencies to publish information on immunization exemptions to their internet sites.
AI Summary
This bill requires public health agencies, which are defined as entities involved in public health services, to provide information about available medical and religious exemptions for required immunizations. Specifically, it mandates that any public communication from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding an immunization recommendation must include details about these exemptions. Furthermore, schools and public health agencies must include this exemption information in any communications they prepare or distribute concerning immunization requirements for enrolling children in licensed child care centers or schools. The bill also mandates that public health agencies publish this exemption information on their websites, and expands the requirement for schools and licensed child care centers to publish this information on their internet sites and include it in registration documents.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Health And Human Services (House)
Last Action
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 233. (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2347 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2347.html |
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