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KY HB466
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly Holloway
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AI Summary
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Removes hepatitis B from the list of required childhood immunizations, which currently includes diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, pertussis, measles, rubella, mumps, and haemophilus influenzae disease
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Prohibits the Cabinet for Health and Family Services from adding any new required immunizations through administrative regulation without approval from the General Assembly
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Eliminates the prior provision allowing the Cabinet to require additional immunizations based on recommendations from the United States Public Health Service or the American Academy of Pediatrics
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Removes the separate requirement for sixth-grade students to have a hepatitis B immunization certificate on file at public or private primary schools
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to immunizations.
Children and Minors
Last Action
to Health Services (H)
1/29/2026