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Committee advances immunization standard‑of‑care bill amid heated debate over religious exemptions and pending litigation
Summary
Committee considered an act to revise the immunization standard of care. The item prompted extended opposition from several members who said it would curtail judicial review of religious‑exemption claims while litigation is pending; roll‑call votes recorded mixed yes/no responses and votes were held open for late registrants.
The committee considered an act concerning the standard of care for immunization. Senator Amor moved the item and Representative Kitt seconded it. The measure drew extended floor remarks from multiple members who expressed constitutional and procedural concerns, especially because litigation about vaccine religious exemptions is pending in court.
Opposition and legal concerns: Senator Summers said she could not support the bill "tonight or probably ever," arguing it would strip away the ability of residents to pursue certain judicial remedies after the legislature previously removed religious exemptions to vaccines. She noted that, under existing law enacted in 2021, the Department of Public Health commissioner already has authority to add or remove vaccines from the immunization schedule and said the bill…
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