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MA H2541

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Soter

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 15 of Chapter 76 of Massachusetts General Laws to expand criteria for medical exemptions from school immunization requirements
  • Allows physicians to grant exemptions based on the "totality of the child's medical circumstances," including family history, increased risk of adverse events, or exacerbation of pre-existing conditions
  • Requires Medical Certifications to be submitted annually to the school health program physician and kept strictly confidential
  • Prohibits Medical Certifications from being used as evidence in court or agency proceedings without parental consent
  • Protects physicians from disciplinary action or negative professional consequences for providing Medical Certifications, absent manifest bad faith

Legislative Description

Relative to the protection of medical exemptions for immunizations for school attendance

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5235

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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