Bill
H 3581
Overview: H 3581, College immunizations, Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works, Introduced on February 27, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to require all stude
Overview: H 3581, College immunizations, Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works, Introduced on February 27, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to require all students attending public or private colleges and universities in the state to be vaccinated against certain communicable diseases, such as measles, mumps, and COVID-19. The goal is to improve public health and safety on college campuses by increasing vaccination rates among the student population.
Key Provisions:
- Mandates that all students, with limited medical or religious exemptions, receive recommended immunizations prior to enrollment
- Requires colleges and universities to maintain records of student vaccination status and report aggregate data to the state health department
- Authorizes the state health department to establish a list of required vaccinations and update it as needed based on public health guidance
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Students attending public and private colleges and universities in the state would be required to comply with the new vaccination mandate
- Colleges and universities would be responsible for verifying student vaccination status and reporting data to the state
- The state health department would oversee the implementation and enforcement of the new vaccination requirements
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Committee on Education and Public Works for further consideration. If passed by the committee and both legislative chambers, it would then go to the governor for signature into law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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