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MI HB4079
Bill
Status
2/14/2023
Primary Sponsor
Angela Rigas
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AI Summary
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Adds a new subsection (3) to section 9227 of the Public Health Code prohibiting the department from requiring children to receive a hepatitis B vaccine before parents/guardians receive test results for a methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene variant.
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Allows parents/guardians to opt out of MTHFR testing, in which case the hepatitis B vaccine requirement cannot be enforced until 31 days after the child's date of birth.
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Makes the department's rulemaking authority regarding immunizations subject to the new restrictions on hepatitis B vaccine requirements.
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Bill is contingent on enactment of either Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 4078 (both related to MTHFR testing requirements).
Legislative Description
Health: immunizations; hepatitis B vaccinations for children; prohibit department from requiring under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 9227 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9227). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4078'23
Children: health
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/14/2023
2/15/2023