Bill > HB5634

This bill amends Section 9215 of the Public Health Code, which outlines exemptions from immunization requirements for children. Currently, children can be exempt if a physician certifies that an immunization is medically detrimental or inappropriate, or if a parent or guardian provides a written statement citing religious convictions or other objections. The bill adds a new provision stating that the Department of Health's authority to create rules does not allow them to impose any immunization exemption requirements that are stricter or different than those already described in this section, nor can they mandate that these exemptions be submitted on a specific form created by the department. This means the state health department cannot create additional hurdles for parents seeking to exempt their children from immunizations based on medical, religious, or other objections.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5634