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AR HB1247
Bill
Status
4/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Butch Wilkins
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 20-15-303 to expand the newborn screening test exemption to include objections based on "religious or philosophical beliefs" of parents or guardians, not limited to recognized church tenets and practices.
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Amends Arkansas Code § 20-10-1305 to expand the nursing home immunization exemption to include objections based on "religious or philosophical beliefs" of residents or legal guardians, broadening the previous language requiring adherence to recognized church or religious denomination tenets and practices.
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Maintains existing medical contraindication exemption for influenza virus vaccine and pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine when medically contraindicated per FDA-approved product labeling.
Legislative Description
An Act To Ensure The Constitutionality Of Exemptions From The Requirements To Test Newborn Infants And From The Requirements To Immunize Nursing Home Residents.
Last Action
House Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
4/27/2011