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Relating to requirements for immunization exemption notifications by public health agencies
Sponsored by the House Health and Human Services Committee
Topics:K–12 educationHealth care
Same legislation: HSB 605
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 22, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 22, 2026
- Done: House committeeFebruary 3, 2026
- Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Public health agencies and schools must include information about medical and religious vaccine exemptions in their communications. This rule applies whenever these groups talk about vaccine recommendations or requirements for enrolling children in childcare or school. Agencies are also required to post this exemption information on their websites.1
Read the official explanation
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). This information is also required to be included in any communication from a child’s school to the child’s parent or legal guardian regarding immunizations, and to be published on the internet site of and included in registration documentation for all schools and licensed centers. The bill requires that information on exemptions be included in any communication related to a recommendation of an immunization issued by HHS. The bill also requires that information on exemptions be included in any communication disseminated or prepared by a school or agency relating to immunization requirements for enrollment of a child in any licensed center or school. The bill requires agencies to publish information on immunization exemptions to their internet sites.
Why it matters. Public health agencies, schools, and licensed child care centers must include information about medical and religious immunization exemptions in their communications and on their websites. This requirement applies to any agency or school communications regarding immunization recommendations or enrollment requirements for children.2
House subcommittee
Named January 22, 2026 (as HSB 605). On February 3, 2026 it recommended passage.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: February 3, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
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Lobbying
1 for · 3 against · 20 undecided · Who →
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