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OK SB879
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Randy Grellner
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AI Summary
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Health care providers cannot administer any vaccine to an infant, including the Hepatitis B vaccine, without obtaining prior written informed consent from the infant's parent or legal guardian.
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Health care providers must explain any risks associated with vaccines to parents or legal guardians before administration.
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All vaccines for infants shall be voluntary and opt-in only, with no requirement or implication that vaccination is required.
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Health care providers are prohibited from requiring or implying that parents or legal guardians must consent to vaccines on behalf of their infant.
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The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Public health; prohibiting certain vaccination of an infant without prior written informed consent. Effective date.
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Jenkins (principal House author)
2/24/2025