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MI SB0798
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services from promulgating rules regarding immunization exemptions that are more stringent than current statutory requirements for claiming religious or other objections
- Updates statutory language to replace "Department of Community Health" with "Department of Health and Human Services" throughout the school immunization reporting requirements
- Removes the rulemaking authority previously granted to the department to identify diseases and implement immunization requirements for school enrollment
- Maintains existing exemption process allowing parents to sign statements objecting to immunizations based on religious convictions or other objections, as described in Public Health Code section 333.9215
- Bill is contingent on passage of Senate Bill 797 of the 103rd Legislature (tie bar provision)
Legislative Description
Health: immunizations; promulgation of certain rules that are more stringent than the requirements for claiming exemption from immunizations; prohibit. Amends sec. 1177 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1177). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0797'26
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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