Senate Bill No. introduced by D. Emrich aims to prohibit the use and sale of vaccines containing aluminum in the state of Montana. The bill establishes that health care providers are not allowed to administer vaccines with aluminum as an ingredient. The Department of Public Health and Human Services is granted the authority to enforce this prohibition, and the Department of Labor and Industry can take licensing actions against providers who violate this law.
Additionally, the bill outlines a notification and implementation plan for vaccine manufacturers and distributors. Within 30 days of the bill's effective date, the Department of Public Health and Human Services must notify relevant parties about the prohibition. Vaccine manufacturers and distributors are required to submit an implementation plan within one year, detailing how they will remove aluminum-containing vaccines and distribute aluminum-free alternatives. The bill includes provisions for the certification of aluminum-free vaccines and sets forth effective dates for the various sections of the law.