HF 900 (LSB 1292YH (2) 89)

HOUSE FILE 900

BY  SHIPLEY

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to exemptions from required vaccinations during times of emergency or an epidemic.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 139A.8, subsection 4, paragraph b, Code 2021, is amended to read as follows:
   b.  The exemptions under this subsection do not apply in times of emergency or epidemic as determined by the state board of health and as declared by the director of public health.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill provides that if a person receives an exemption from immunization that is otherwise required for the person’s enrollment in any elementary or secondary school or licensed child care center, the exemption also applies to the person during times of emergency or an epidemic.