Revision: March 18, 2026, 1:24 p.m.
Rep. Layon, Rock. 13
Rep. Comtois, Belk. 7
Rep. Slottje, Hills. 13
Rep. D. Kelley, Hills. 32
Rep. DeRoy, Straf. 3
March 18, 2026
2026-1231h
09/07
Amendment to SB 572
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT prohibiting state agencies and political subdivisions from advertising or expending funds to promote vaccines.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Legislative Intent; Finding. Recognizing that in regard to vaccines, pharmaceutical companies have limited risk from adverse events and benefit from taxpayer-subsidized advertising, the general court finds that New Hampshire taxpayers should not subsidize vaccine promotion.
2 New Section; Expenditure of Funds to Advertise Vaccines. Amend RSA 9-G by inserting after section 1 the following new section:
9-G:2 Advertisement of Vaccines.
I. No state agency or political subdivision shall advertise or expend funds to promote vaccines by any form or means.
II. Education materials regarding vaccines produced by any state agency or political subdivision shall have risks and benefits printed in the same font and size as the recommendations; shall refrain from broad recommendations that all individuals receive vaccination; and shall encourage individuals to consult with their health care provider to determine whether any immunization is necessary or not.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill prohibits any state agency or political subdivision from using public funds to advertise or otherwise promote vaccines. This bill also requires that any educational materials regarding vaccines produced by a state agency or political subdivision provide risks and benefits in the same font size as the recommendations, avoid generalized recommendations for universal vaccination, and encourage individuals to consult their personal health care providers to determine whether immunization is necessary.