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NH HB1584
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kelley Potenza
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to prominently display "MEDICAL AND RELIGIOUS EXEMPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE UNDER NEW HAMPSHIRE LAW" on all communications, publications, websites, and materials promoting vaccination or immunization
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Allows parents or legal guardians to submit any written signed statement attesting to a religious objection to immunization, rather than requiring use of a specific department-provided form
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Imposes civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation on DHHS officers, employees, or agents who distribute vaccination promotional material without the required exemption notice
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Mandates DHHS submit an annual compliance report by December 31 to legislative health committees listing all promotional campaigns, whether the required notice was included, and any violations or penalties assessed
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Estimated General Fund expenditures of $43,000 in FY27, $45,500 in FY28, and $47,500 in FY29 for a part-time position to implement requirements and produce the annual report
Legislative Description
Directing the department of health and human services to provide notice of medical and religious exemptions from immunization requirements and relative to the form of such exemption.
Last Action
Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/12/2026 House Journal 4
3/10/2026