CT HB05044

Eliminates religious exemptions from immunization requirements for school enrollment, but allows exemptions granted prior to the bill's effective date to continue if reaffirmed before seventh grade with notarized parental statement.

Requires medical contraindication exemptions to use standardized certificates developed by the Commissioner of Public Health, which must reference National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention contraindications and allow physicians to document medically contraindicated conditions.

Extends varicella (chickenpox) vaccination requirements to college students born after December 31, 1956, and requires updated meningococcal vaccine certificates not more than five years old for on-campus housing.

Removes religious and adds medical contraindication exemptions to child care center and family child care home immunization regulations, with medical exemptions requiring standardized certificates.

Establishes an Advisory Committee on Medically Contraindicated Vaccinations with nine members including physicians, nurses, and state commissioners to evaluate exemption processes, oversight, and vaccine education needs.