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NH HB1811

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matt Drew

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals all mandatory childhood immunization requirements for enrollment in New Hampshire schools and child care agencies, including requirements for vaccines against diphtheria, mumps, pertussis, poliomyelitis, rubella, rubeola, tetanus, varicella, Hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type B

  • Expands existing COVID-19 vaccine prohibition to all immunizations, prohibiting compelled vaccination to access any public facility, benefit, or service from the state or its political subdivisions

  • Allows the Department of Health and Human Services to recommend vaccinations, but recommendations are advisory only and cannot be used to deny services or access to any person

  • Repeals related statutes covering religious and medical exemptions, immunization recordkeeping by schools and child care agencies, attendance exemptions during outbreaks, and associated rulemaking authority

  • Fiscal impact includes approximately $6.8-7.8 million annual reduction in vaccine purchases (funded through insurance assessments), but estimated $400,000 in new personnel costs for outbreak response and potential loss of up to $4 million annually in federal funds

Legislative Description

Repealing statutory immunization requirements for children.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs12/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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