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CT HB06971

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2017

Primary Sponsor

Liz Linehan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes section 10-204a to require parents or guardians seeking a religious exemption from immunization requirements to attend a science-based educational session about vaccine efficacy and safety
  • Educational session must be completed prior to a child receiving exemption approval
  • Applies to parents or guardians claiming immunizations conflict with their religious beliefs or their child's religious beliefs
  • Referred to the Committee on Public Health

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Vaccination Education For Parents And Guardians Of Children Seeking An Exemption From Immunization Requirements For Religious Reasons.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

1/26/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/26/2017

Full Bill Text

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