Bill Text - HB1379 (2022)

Relative to the department of health and human services' rulemaking authority regarding immunization requirements.


Revision: March 14, 2022, 12:36 p.m.

Rep. Kofalt, Hills. 4

March 14, 2022

2022-1084h

05/10

 

 

Floor Amendment to HB 1379

 

Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:

 

1  Communicable Disease; Immunization.  Amend RSA 141-C:20-a, I to read as follows:

I.  All parents or legal guardians shall have their children who are residing in this state immunized against [certain diseases.  These diseases shall include, but not be limited to,] diphtheria, mumps, pertussis, poliomyelitis, rubella, rubeola, and tetanus.  [The commissioner shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to other diseases which require immunization.]  The rules adopted by the commissioner requiring varicella, Hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccinations shall remain in effect until their regular expiration date of June 30, 2026.

2  Repeal.  RSA 141-C:6, XIII, relative to rulemaking for other communicable diseases under RSA 141-C:20-a, I.

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