HB 1379 (2022)
Decrease and limit current vaccine requirements for children
Summary:
Limits the current statewide immunization requirements for children to those diseases already identified in state law: diphtheria, mumps, pertussis, poliomyelitis, rubella, rubeola, and tetanus. This bill then repeals the Department of Health and Human Service's rulemaking authority to add required immunizations to this list. For example, current rules also require a chickenpox vaccine.
The House amended the bill to also require the hepatitis B and Hib vaccine until June 30, 2026.
The amended bill also allows the Department of Health and Human Services to add a new immunization requirement for up to 20 months with approval of a legislative oversight committee.
Bill Became Law?:
No
Status:
Status Detail:
Interim Study
Public Hearing Date:
04/13/2022 09:10 am
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 100
House Voting Date:
03/15/2022
Senate Voting Date:
04/21/2022
