HB 1719·NH·house
removing Hepatitis B from the list of diseases for which immunization is required under state law.
Passed One ChamberFiled Dec 12, 2025
Sponsor: Kelley Potenza (R)
Latest Action
Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
May 5, 2026
Summary
The bill changes state law so that children in New Hampshire are no longer required to receive the Hepatitis B vaccine. It updates the list of mandatory immunizations for parents or guardians and takes effect 60 days after passage. The change reduces state‑funded vaccine purchases but could raise concerns about disease outbreaks.
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