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NJ A2630

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher DePhillips

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Patients must sign and return a copy of the vaccine insert confirming consent before receiving any vaccination.

  • Practitioners must inform patients of the option to opt out of vaccination and explain potential consequences, including disease transmission risks and school attendance implications.

  • Prohibits health care practitioners from refusing to provide services or transferring patient care solely because a patient declines a vaccine.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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