Revision: Jan. 25, 2011, midnight
HB 416 – AS INTRODUCED
2011 SESSION
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
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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
11-0719
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.