ND HB1454

State agencies, political subdivisions, and government entities are prohibited from requiring individuals to receive vaccines unless an opt-out procedure is available for health, religious, or philosophical reasons

Schools, day care centers, child care facilities, head start programs, and nursery schools must follow existing vaccine opt-out procedures under section 23-07-17.1

Creates a new section in chapter 23-12 of the North Dakota Century Code establishing the opt-out requirement

Passed the House 59-33 and the Senate 30-17 during the 69th Legislative Assembly (2025 session)