2017 House Bill 5162

Restrict vaccination mandates absent legislative approval

Introduced in the House

Oct. 23, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Steven Johnson (R-72)

To prohibit state health agencies from promulgating specific childhood immunization rules unless they have been approved by the legislature. Reportedly the bill was introduced in response to a new rule to require parents seeking a school vaccination waiver to visit a local health department.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight