MS HB939 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 27-0)
Status: Failed on February 23 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-02-23 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

An Act To Amend Section 41-23-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Child Will Be Exempt From The Requirement To Have Any Specific Vaccination In Order To Attend A School If The Child's Parent Or Guardian Submits To The School A Letter Or Affidavit That Documents Which Required Vaccinations Have Been Given, And Which Vaccinations Have Not Been Given On The Basis That They Are Contrary To His Or Her Philosophical Or Religious Beliefs; To Prescribe The Content To Be Included In The Letter Or Affidavit Submitted To The School District Or School Of Enrollment; And For Related Purposes.

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Title

Vaccinations; allow exemption from requirement for school attendance based on religious or philosophical beliefs.

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-02-23HouseDied In Committee
2016-02-08HouseReferred To Education

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