This bill modifies the childhood immunization requirements by limiting them to specific diseases as outlined in the statute. It removes the current authority of the commissioner of health and human services to adopt rules for additional immunizations beyond those explicitly listed. The diseases that must be included in the immunization requirements are diphtheria, mumps, pertussis, poliomyelitis, rubella, rubeola, and tetanus. Additionally, the bill specifies that the rules for varicella, Hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccinations will remain in effect until June 30, 2026.

The bill also includes a repeal of the provision that allows for rulemaking regarding other communicable diseases under the existing law. This change aims to streamline the immunization process by clearly defining the diseases for which children must be vaccinated, while also ensuring that certain existing vaccination rules remain in place until their specified expiration date. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 141-C:20-a, 141-C:6