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HB 1244·MS·house

Vaccine exemption; authorize for religious, philosophical or conscientious reasons.

FailedFiled Jan 19, 2026
Sponsor: Crawford
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(H) Died In Committee

Feb 3, 2026

Summary

The bill would let a parent or guardian submit a notarized letter or affidavit stating that required vaccinations conflict with their religious, philosophical or conscientious beliefs, allowing the child to attend K‑12 schools, colleges or licensed child‑care facilities without those shots. It also spells out what must be included in the affidavit and requires it to be renewed each year. The measure failed, dying in committee.

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