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PA HB120
Bill
Status
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Russ Diamond
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AI Summary
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Individuals 18 years or older, high school graduates, those who have been pregnant, or legally emancipated minors may consent to vaccines for themselves without additional consent required
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Minors under 18 who do not meet the above criteria cannot solely consent to receive a vaccine and must have parental or legal guardian consent prior to vaccination
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Once a parent or legal guardian provides consent for a minor's vaccination, neither the minor nor another parent/guardian may override that consent
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State law preempts all local ordinances, regulations, and rules from municipalities and political subdivisions regarding vaccine administration consent for covered individuals
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Amending the act of February 13, 1970 (P.L.19, No.10), entitled "An act enabling certain minors to consent to medical, dental and health services, declaring consent unnecessary under certain circumstances," providing for consent required for vaccines.
Last Action
Referred to Health
1/16/2025