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House rejects repeal of childhood immunization requirements after contentious public-health debate
Summary
The House debated HB 18-11, which would repeal statutory school immunization requirements, with supporters emphasizing parental choice and opponents warning of disease resurgence; the motion to pass the bill failed on a roll-call vote (155–192).
The New Hampshire House on Feb. 12 considered House Bill 18-11, a proposal to repeal statutory childhood immunization requirements for school attendance. After extended floor discussion and a roll-call vote, the bill failed.
Supporters framed HB 18-11 as restoring parental choice and ‘‘informed consent.’’ Representative Potenza argued mandates should not overrule individual medical decisions and urged colleagues to "press the green button and support the…
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