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NJ A2630
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
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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Patients must sign and return a copy of the vaccine insert confirming consent before receiving any vaccination.
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Practitioners must inform patients of the option to opt out of vaccination and explain potential consequences, including disease transmission risks and school attendance implications.
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Prohibits health care practitioners from refusing to provide services or transferring patient care solely because a patient declines a vaccine.
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Bans vaccine administration under standing orders except during declared public health emergencies, eliminating current pharmacy immunization programs that operate without individual prescriptions.
Legislative Description
"Informed Consent for Vaccination Act"; revises requirements for administration of vaccines to patients.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
1/13/2026