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NJ A1307
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Christopher DePhillips
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AI Summary
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Requires health care practitioners to provide patients (or parents/guardians for minors) with the manufacturer's vaccine insert and Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) information at least 48 hours before administering any vaccine
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Mandates practitioners inform patients of their option to opt out of vaccination, including potential consequences such as disease transmission risks and possible school attendance restrictions
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Prohibits vaccine administration without a signed copy of the vaccine insert confirming patient consent
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Prevents health care practitioners from refusing care or transferring patients solely because they declined a vaccine
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Bans administration of vaccines under standing orders except during declared public health emergencies, eliminating pharmacists' ability to provide vaccines through non-patient-specific immunization programs
Legislative Description
"Informed Consent for Vaccination Act"; revises requirements for administration of vaccines to patients.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
1/9/2024