| SB 0879 | Removes the religious and medical exemption limitations from childhood vaccination requirements |
| Sponsor: | Steelman | |||
| LR Number: | 3668S.01I | Fiscal Note: | 3668-01 | |
| Committee: | Public Health and Welfare | |||
| Last Action: | 01/21/02 - Second Read and Referred S Public Health & Welfare | Journal page: | S124 | |
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2002 | |||
SB 879 - This act removes the religious and medical
exemption limitations from childhood vaccination requirements.
Currently, Section 167.181, RSMo, allows a parent to claim his or
her child is exempt from immunization requirements due to
religious beliefs or medical contraindications. This act removes
those limitations and allows a parent to simply object in
writing. New language requires the Department of Health and
Senior Services, school districts, and other public entities to
inform the public of available exemptions. In addition, this act
changes all references to the term "immunization" to
"vaccination".
ERIN MOTLEY