The bill amends the Public Health Code by adding section 5115a and modifying sections 9215 and 9227. It specifies that the Department of Health does not have the authority to create rules that would allow local health officers to exclude individuals from school or group programs based on communicable diseases unless there is an epidemic. Additionally, it rescinds a specific rule from the Michigan Administrative Code. The bill also clarifies that exemptions from immunization requirements can only be granted based on the criteria outlined in the amended sections, and local health departments cannot impose additional requirements for these exemptions.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that if the Department provides public information regarding immunization exemptions, it must also include details about the effectiveness and potential risks associated with immunizations. The amendments ensure that the rules governing immunizations, including age requirements and reporting, remain consistent and do not impose additional burdens on parents seeking exemptions for their children. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of related legislation.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.9215, 333.9227