Modifying the requirements for compulsory childhood immunizations to provide for exemptions based on religious and philosophical objections

Summary

HB 5378 changes state law so parents can opt out of required childhood immunizations for religious or philosophical reasons, in addition to existing medical exemptions. It also sets up reporting by schools, defines the health officer’s role in granting exemptions, and adds penalties for falsifying vaccination records. The measure aims to give families more choice while tracking exemption numbers.

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