This bill introduces a new section to chapter 23-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, establishing an opt-out procedure for required vaccines. It stipulates that no state agency, political subdivision, or government entity can mandate an individual to receive a vaccine or similar product aimed at disease prevention without providing an opt-out option for health, religious, or philosophical reasons.

Additionally, for educational and childcare institutions such as schools, day care centers, and nursery schools, the bill mandates adherence to section 23-07-17.1 regarding vaccines and the associated opt-out procedures. This legislation aims to ensure that individuals have the right to refuse vaccinations under specified circumstances while maintaining compliance with existing laws related to vaccine requirements in educational settings.