SF 2028: Relating to required written consent prior to immunization or vaccination of a minor

What it does

This bill provides that unless otherwise specifically provided under federal or state law, immunization or vaccination of a minor in this state is subject to prior written consent by the minor’s parent or legal guardian. The bill defines “minor” consistent with Code section 599.1, which provides that the period of minority extends to the age of 18, but all minors attain their majority by marriage; and that a person who is less than years of age who is tried, convicted, and sentenced as an adult and committed to the custody of the director of the department of corrections shall be deemed to have attained the age of majority for purposes of making decisions and giving consent to medical care, related services, and treatment during the period of the person’s incarceration.

Senate subcommittee · named January 20, 2022

• Sen. Craig Johnson (R) · craig.johnson@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jesse Green (R) · jesse.green@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott (D) · sarah.trone.garriott@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 2 against

For: Homeschool Iowa; Informed Choice Iowa; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation; VALOR Iowa

Against: Family Planning Council of Iowa; Iowa Public Health Association

In plain words

1. January 13, 2022Filed in the Senate and sent to the Human Resources committee
2. January 20, 2022Senate subcommittee named: Johnson, Green and Trone Garriott
3. January 25, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 17, 2022Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2335