The proposed bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section that allows individuals to claim an exemption from immunization requirements under specific conditions. The current law does not provide such detailed criteria for exemptions. The new bill stipulates that an exemption can be claimed if there is no available vaccine that meets several stringent criteria, including FDA approval, evaluation for long-term safety, and evidence of lower risk of disability or death compared to the disease it prevents. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Health post information about vaccine-related injuries on its website.

Furthermore, the bill changes the title of the relevant article from "SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION" to "IMMUNIZATIONS" and clarifies that individuals can claim exemptions on their own behalf or for their dependents without additional requirements from state agencies. This contrasts with current law, which does not specify such provisions for claiming exemptions or the conditions under which they can be granted.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-675