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Family‑focused objections raised on immunization bill; House approves measure
Summary
A delegate told an emotional anecdote about a child’s reaction while opposing House Bill 6‑37; the vice chair said the bill does not change Medicaid coverage and highlighted required informational forms. The bill passed the House, roll call announced 97‑33.
House Bill 6‑37, which adopts recommendations from the state Commission on Public Health and addresses preventive services and pharmacist administration of vaccinations, produced an extended floor exchange on parental information and transparency.
The delegate from Frederick County (speaker 9) described a family case in which a 4‑month‑old allegedly had a reaction after receiving multiple vaccinations at once and…
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