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HB 1022 - AS INTRODUCED
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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
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 vaccination(s). (Insert parent or legal guardian's signature and date.)"
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.