HB 1022 - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
11Mar2026... 0814h
2026 SESSION
26-2367
05/08
HOUSE BILL 1022
AN ACT relative to religious exemption from immunization requirements.
SPONSORS: Rep. Drew, Hills. 19; Rep. Korzen, Coos 7; Rep. Polozov, Merr. 10; Rep. Wherry, Hills. 13
COMMITTEE: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
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ANALYSIS
This bill specifies the form for religious exemption from childhood immunization requirements.
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
11Mar2026... 0814h 26-2367
05/08
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six
AN ACT relative to religious exemption from immunization requirements.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Exemptions. Amend RSA 141-C:20-c, II to read as follows:
II. A parent or legal guardian objects to immunization because of religious beliefs. The parent or legal guardian shall sign a form stating that the child has not been immunized because of religious beliefs. The form for a religious exemption shall simply state:
"I, [insert parent or legal guardian's name], hereby attest that I sincerely hold religious beliefs and/or engage in religious practices or observances that dictate the refusal to accept the required vaccinations for [insert child’s name], born [insert child’s date of birth]. [Insert parent or legal guardian's signature and date.]"
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
| Date | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Feb. 25, 2026 | 2026-0814h |
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 4, 2026 | House | Hearing |
| Feb. 18, 2026 | House | Exec Session |
| Feb. 18, 2026 | House | Floor Vote |
| April 16, 2026 | Senate | Hearing |
| May 14, 2026 | Senate | Floor Vote |
May 8, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
May 7, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 05/14/2026; SC 18
April 8, 2026: Hearing: 04/16/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 14
March 17, 2026: Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 7
March 11, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0814h: MA RC 179-150 03/11/2026 HJ 7
March 11, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0814h: AA DV 319-0 03/11/2026 HJ 7
Feb. 25, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Feb. 25, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0814h 02/18/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 10 P. 48
Feb. 11, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 02:30 pm GP 158
Jan. 28, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/04/2026 11:00 am GP 158
Nov. 7, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 1 P. 3