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A 3860

Relates to the use of a medical immunization exemption form

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alec Brook-Krasny and 4 co-sponsors

A 3860 tightens rules on medical immunization exemption forms for school entry, clarifying who may attest, what must be listed, and how exemptions are recorded and tracked.

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Bill Summary · A 3860

Summary of Assembly Bill A 3860 (Relates to the use of a medical immunization exemption form)

At-a-glance

  • Bill Number: A 3860
  • Title: Relates to the use of a medical immunization exemption form
  • Status: REFERRED TO EDUCATION
  • Introduced: January 30, 2025
  • Classification: bill
  • Related bills: A 10417 (prior-session); S 686 (companion)

Note: The available information does not include the bill’s full text. The summary below is based on the title and the bill’s status. The exact provisions, language, and effective dates would be set forth in the enacted bill or committee reports.

Purpose and scope (based on the title)

The bill appears to address regulations surrounding the medical immunization exemption form used for school-entry immunization requirements. While the precise changes are not provided here, such bills typically aim to modify how medical exemptions are documented, validated, stored, renewed, or enforced within educational settings.

Potential key provisions (inferred from the title; the actual text may differ)

If enacted, the bill could address one or more of the following areas:
- Who may attest a medical exemption (e.g., licensed physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant) and what credentials are required.
- Required contents of the exemption form (child’s identifying information, vaccine(s) exempted, physician’s assessment, date of assessment).
- Verification standards for medical exemptions to ensure accuracy and relevance to the patient’s medical condition.
- Recordkeeping requirements for exemptions (storage by schools, duration of exemption, electronic vs. paper records).
- Renewal or review processes (whether exemptions must be periodically renewed or re-evaluated).
- Notification or reporting requirements to parents/guardians about the exemption and alternatives (e.g., vaccination catch-up opportunities).
- Penalties or enforcement mechanisms for fraudulent or improper use of exemptions.
- Interaction with existing state immunization schedules and school-entry requirements.

Important: The above points are general possibilities for a bill with this title. The actual provisions will be stated in the text of A 3860.

Who would be affected

  • Students and their families seeking medical immunization exemptions.
  • Healthcare providers who complete or attest exemption forms.
  • School districts, school nurses, and administrators responsible for maintaining immunization records.
  • State or local education authorities overseeing compliance with immunization requirements.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill has been referred to the Education Committee, indicating its initial jurisdictional path within the Assembly.
  • It is the introductory step; subsequent actions could include committee hearings, potential amendments, floor votes, and eventually a Senate companion (as suggested by S 686) or prior-session A 10417 references.
  • No specific enactment date is provided, as texts typically specify effective dates within the final bill.

Related legislation

  • A 10417 (prior-session): A related Assembly bill from a previous session.
  • S 686 (companion): Senate companion bill, indicating parallel consideration in the Senate.
  • Duplicate entry: S 686 (companion)

Next steps for readers

  • Review the full bill text and any committee memo to understand the exact changes.
  • Monitor committee hearings and actions on A 3860 for amendments or changes.
  • Compare with the companion S 686 to understand cross-chamber alignment.
  • If you are affected (parents, providers, school staff), note any anticipated changes to exemption documentation or recordkeeping.

If you’d like, I can update this summary as soon as the bill’s text or committee materials become available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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