relative to religious exemption from immunization requirements.
relative to religious exemption from immunization requirements.
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Sponsor
Matt Drew (R), Yury Polozov (R), Robert Wherry (R), Lori Korzen (R)
Last action
2026-05-08
Official status
SENATE
Effective date
Not listed
Plain English Breakdown
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relative to religious exemption from immunization requirements.
relative to religious exemption from immunization requirements.
What This Bill Does
relative to religious exemption from immunization requirements.
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Amendments
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Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 7
2026-03-11H
Amendment #2026-0814h : AA DV 319-0 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 179
2026-03-11H
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0814h: MA RC 179-150 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 181
2026-02-25H
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0814h 02/18/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 10 P. 48
2026-02-25H
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
2026-02-11H
Executive Session: 02/18/2026 02:30 pm GP 158
2026-01-28H
Public Hearing: 02/04/2026 11:00 am GP 158
2025-11-07H
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 1 P. 3
Official Summary Text
relative to religious exemption from immunization requirements.
Current Bill Text
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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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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.