HB 557-FN - AS INTRODUCED
2023 SESSION
23-0701
06/10
HOUSE BILL 557-FN
SPONSORS: Rep. Kofalt, Hills. 32; Rep. Sirois, Hills. 32; Rep. Phillips, Rock. 7; Rep. Bernardy, Rock. 36; Rep. True, Rock. 9; Rep. Spillane, Rock. 2; Rep. Cordelli, Carr. 7; Rep. Sheehan, Hills. 43; Rep. Bogert, Belk. 5; Rep. Potucek, Rock. 13; Sen. Avard, Dist 12
COMMITTEE: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
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ANALYSIS
This bill removes the rulemaking authority of the commissioner of health and human services on immunization requirements beyond those diseases identified in statute.
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
23-0701
06/10
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Three
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
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.
23-0701
1/9/23
HB 557-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS INTRODUCED
AN ACT relative to the department of health and human services' rulemaking authority regarding immunization requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant is unable to provide a fiscal note for this bill, as introduced, as it is awaiting information from the Department of Health and Human Services. The Department was contacted on 12/19/22. When completed, the fiscal note will be forwarded to the House Clerk's Office.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Health and Human Services
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 16, 2023 | House | Hearing |
| March 8, 2023 | House | Exec Session |
| March 13, 2023 | House | Floor Vote |
March 23, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 194-185 03/23/2023 HJ 11 P. 13
March 23, 2023: Ought to Pass: MF RC 184-193 03/23/2023 HJ 11 P. 11
March 15, 2023: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 03/13/2023 (Vote ; RC) HC 16 P. 33
March 1, 2023: Executive Session: 03/08/2023 11:00 am LOB 201-203
Feb. 8, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/16/2023 11:15 am LOB 201-203
Jan. 11, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 3 P. 20