Bill
HB 6611
Overview: HB 6611, AN ACT ALLOWING A MORAL OR PHILOSOPHICAL OBJECTION AS AN EXEMPTION TO THE IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDING SCHOOL, was referred to the Joint Committee on
Overview: HB 6611, AN ACT ALLOWING A MORAL OR PHILOSOPHICAL OBJECTION AS AN EXEMPTION TO THE IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDING SCHOOL, was referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health on January 24, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to expand the exemptions to school vaccination requirements by allowing parents to claim a moral or philosophical objection, in addition to the existing medical and religious exemptions.
Key Provisions:
- Adds a new "moral or philosophical" exemption category to the school vaccination requirements
- Permits parents to claim this exemption for any required immunization, without the need to provide a medical justification
- Requires schools to accept and honor the moral/philosophical exemption, with no ability to deny or challenge it
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Parents who wish to opt their children out of school vaccination requirements based on personal beliefs or philosophical objections
- Schools and public health officials, who may see a decline in overall vaccination rates and increased risk of disease outbreaks
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health for consideration. If passed, the new moral/philosophical exemption would take effect immediately for the upcoming school year.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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