House Bill 1435: A Bill Regarding Meningitis Vaccinations

Author:
Representative Price

Summary:
This bill would require all students, including those in a home education program, to be vaccinated for meningitis. HSLDA believes that parents and medical professionals should decide which vaccinations a child receives, not the state.

Status:

1/15/2007		Introduced, first reading, and referred to the Human Services Committee
1/29/2007		House Committee hearing
1/30/2007		Committee amended, recommended “Do pass.”
2/1/2007		Amendment adopted, referred to the Appropriations Committee
2/13/2007		Committee amended, recommended “Do pass.”
2/14/2007		Amendment adopted, second reading, and passage
2/15/2007		Received from House in the Senate
2/26/2007		Introduced in the Senate, first reading, and referred to Human Services Committee
4/20/2007		Conference committee report adopted by both House and Senate
4/23/2007		Signed by the President of the Senate
4/24/2007		Signed by the Speaker of the House and the Governor
4/25/2007		Filed with the Secretary of the State

HSLDA's Position:
HSLDA opposed this legislation.

Action Requested:
None at this time.

Other Resources

Bill Text   (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)