This bill repeals the authority of the Wyoming Department of Health to adopt measures for vaccination against smallpox, specifically removing the provisions outlined in W.S. 35-4-106. As a result, any penalties associated with these vaccination measures are also eliminated. The bill clarifies that any vaccination measures that were in place prior to the effective date of this act will remain valid.

The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2024. This change reflects a significant shift in public health policy regarding smallpox vaccination in Wyoming, as it removes the state's ability to mandate vaccinations for this disease.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35-4-106