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TX HB730

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Valoree Swanson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of State Health Services to make the immunization exemption affidavit form available on its website and in all public schools, removing the previous requirement for a seal or security device to prevent reproduction

  • Changes department record-keeping from tracking affidavit forms "sent out" to tracking the number of times the form is accessed on the department's website each year

  • Maintains the prohibition on the department recording names of individuals who download or access the affidavit form

  • Repeals Section 161.0041(c) of the Health and Safety Code (the provision requiring individuals to request the form from the department)

  • Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, with an effective date of September 1, 2025, or immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote

Legislative Description

Relating to the affidavit form for claiming an exemption from required immunizations.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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