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MI SB0797
Bill
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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