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LA HB737
LA HB737Provides relative to the requirement that certain students present evidence of immunization against meningococcal disease as a condition of school entry
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Introduced
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
In Committee
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 17:170(A)(2) and 170.1(Section heading) and to repeal R.S. 17:170.1(A) and (C) through (G) and 170.4, relative to immunizations; to remove the requirement that certain students present evidence of immunization against meningococcal disease as a condition of school entry; to provide relative to the diseases on the vaccine schedule approved by the office of public health; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill removes the requirement for students entering certain educational institutions, including postsecondary education institutions, to present proof of immunization against meningococcal disease as a condition of enrollment. It amends existing Louisiana Revised Statutes (R.S.) to exclude meningococcal disease from the list of required immunizations for school entry and repeals specific sections related to immunization requirements for postsecondary education institutions and other related provisions. The bill also clarifies that the vaccine schedule approved by the office of public health will continue to list other required immunizations.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education. (on 03/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB737&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1446626 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB737 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1446641 |
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