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MI SB0797

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ruth Johnson

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Origin

Senate

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services from creating rules that impose additional requirements for immunization exemptions beyond what is stated in current law
  • Prevents the department from requiring that immunization exemptions be submitted on a department-prescribed form
  • Maintains existing exemptions allowing children to be exempt from immunizations if a physician certifies a specific vaccine may be detrimental to the child's health
  • Preserves parental right to exempt children from immunizations by submitting a written statement citing religious convictions or other objections to the school or program administrator
  • Amends Section 9215 of the Public Health Code (MCL 333.9215) by adding a new subsection limiting departmental rulemaking authority

Legislative Description

Health: immunizations; promulgation of certain rules that are more stringent than the requirements for claiming exemption from immunizations; prohibit. Amends sec. 9215 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9215).

Health: education

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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