New Hampshire HB 1022: relative to religious exemption from immunization requirements.

Bill Text

HB 1022 - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE

11Mar2026... 0814h

2026 SESSION

 26-2367

 05/08

HOUSE BILL 1022

AN ACT relative to religious exemption from immunization requirements.

SPONSORS: Rep. Drew, Hills. 19; Rep. Korzen, Coos 7; Rep. Polozov, Merr. 10; Rep. Wherry, Hills. 13

COMMITTEE: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

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ANALYSIS

 This bill specifies the form for religious exemption from childhood immunization requirements.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

 Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

 Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

11Mar2026... 0814h 26-2367

 05/08

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six

AN ACT relative to religious exemption from immunization requirements.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

 1 Exemptions. Amend RSA 141-C:20-c, II to read as follows:

 II. A parent or legal guardian objects to immunization because of religious beliefs. The parent or legal guardian shall sign a form stating that the child has not been immunized because of religious beliefs. The form for a religious exemption shall simply state: 

"I, [insert parent or legal guardian's name], hereby attest that I sincerely hold religious beliefs and/or engage in religious practices or observances that dictate the refusal to accept the required vaccinations for [insert child’s name], born [insert child’s date of birth]. [Insert parent or legal guardian's signature and date.]" 

 2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.