This bill proposes significant updates to the current immunization statutes in Arizona. It introduces a new section, 36-675, which allows individuals to claim an exemption from immunization requirements for employment, school attendance, or obtaining licenses if there is no available vaccine that meets specific criteria. These criteria include FDA approval, evaluation for long-term health effects, and the posting of known vaccine-related injuries on the Department of Health Services (DHS) website. The bill also mandates that the risk of disability or death from the vaccine must be proven to be less than that of the disease it prevents, and that the vaccine manufacturer is liable for any design defects.

Additionally, the bill changes the title of the relevant article from "SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION" to "IMMUNIZATIONS" and clarifies that individuals can claim exemptions for themselves or their dependents without needing to meet any additional conditions set by state agencies. This represents a shift in the legal framework surrounding immunizations, emphasizing individual rights and the conditions under which exemptions can be claimed.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-675