HF 2347: Relating to requirements for immunization exemption notifications by public health agencies

What it does

This bill relates to notification to the public by public health agencies (agencies) of medical and religious exemptions (exemptions) available for certain immunization requirements. Current law requires information regarding exemptions to immunization requirements for children enrolled in any licensed child care center (center), or elementary or secondary school (school), to be included in any public communication following an immunization recommendation by the department of health and human services (HHS).

House subcommittee · named January 22, 2026

• Rep. Eddie Andrews (R) · eddie.andrews@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Tracy A. Ehlert (D) · tracy.ehlert@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Austin Harris (R) · austin.harris@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 3 against

For: Iowans for Freedom

Against: Bitches Get Stuff Done; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa State Association of Counties

In plain words

1. January 22, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Health and Human Services committee · as HSB 605
2. January 22, 2026House subcommittee named: Andrews, Ehlert and Harris · as HSB 605
3. February 3, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 605
4. February 3, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 605
5. February 3, 2026Committee vote: 14–6 · as HSB 605
6. February 9, 2026Filed in the House
7. February 9, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2347 · as HSB 605