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MS HB1302

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Steve Hopkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds religious exemption from immunization requirements for schools and licensed child care facilities when a parent or legal guardian objects based on religious beliefs.

  • Requires parents or guardians seeking religious exemption to provide a signed sworn statement to the school or facility official affirming that immunization conflicts with their religious beliefs.

  • Amends Mississippi Code sections 41-23-37 (school immunization requirements) and 43-20-8 (child care facility licensing) to incorporate the religious exemption provision.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Immunization requirements; authorize religious exemption from requirements of schools and child care facilities.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Education1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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