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ID H0502
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2022
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Ferch
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AI Summary
- Changes the immunization registry from an opt-out system to a voluntary opt-in system, requiring parents or guardians to provide a specific written statement to include their child's information rather than to exclude it
- Removes the requirement to provide timely reminders to parents of children in the registry
- Maintains the registry's purposes of making immunizations available, increasing voluntary immunization rates without mandates, and respecting parental health care decision-making rights
- Retains confidentiality protections limiting disclosure to specified entities including health districts, schools, daycares, healthcare providers, and hospitals upon specific request
- Declares an emergency and makes the act effective July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide for voluntary opt-in into the immunization registry.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Ways & Means
1/31/2022
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means1/31/2022
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