Bill Text - HB416 (2011)

Adding an exemption from immunization for conscientious beliefs.


Revision: Jan. 25, 2011, midnight

HB 416 – AS INTRODUCED

2011 SESSION

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01/03

HOUSE BILL 416

AN ACT adding an exemption from immunization for conscientious beliefs.

SPONSORS: Rep. Lambert, Hills 27; Rep. L. Jones, Straf 1; Rep. Itse, Rock 9; Rep. Cohn, Merr 6; Rep. Pratt, Hills 7; Rep. Sapareto, Rock 5; Rep. J. Belanger, Hills 5; Rep. Manuse, Rock 5; Rep. McDonnell, Merr 7

COMMITTEE: Children and Family Law

ANALYSIS

This bill adds an exemption from immunization for conscientious beliefs.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

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01/03

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Eleven

AN ACT adding an exemption from immunization for conscientious beliefs.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 New Paragraph; Exemption for Conscientious Beliefs. Amend RSA 141-C:20-c by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraph:

III. A parent or legal guardian objects to immunization because of conscientious beliefs. The parent or legal guardian shall sign a form that shall be witnessed by a health care provider or notary public stating that the child has not been immunized because of conscientious beliefs.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.