HB 2846 Summary

• Requires annual exemption forms for children exempt from school immunization requirements, with exemptions available for medical contraindications, religious beliefs, or personal objections.

• Mandates that all exemption certifications include a statement signed by a health professional confirming they provided parents with information about immunization benefits and risks.

• Requires parents to acknowledge receipt of state health department information based on CDC data regarding risks of not vaccinating children before exemption is granted.

• Defines "health professional" as physicians, registered nurse practitioners, or physician assistants licensed under Arizona law who may sign exemption certifications.

• Grants civil liability immunity to health professionals who in good faith sign exemption certifications under the act.