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2010 House Bill 2706: Modifying the rules for exemptions from immunization.
Introduced by Rep. Eileen Cody (West Seattle) (D) on January 12, 2010
Modifies the rules for children to be exempt from receiving immunization by requiring a signed statement by a health care practitioner that has informed the family of the risks and benefits associated with receiving the immunization. (See also SB 6563). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Health Care & Wellness Committee on January 12, 2010
Substitute offered in the House on January 29, 2010
Clarifies that the revised form applies to forms used on or after the bill's effective date.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on January 29, 2010
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 2, 2010
Revises the form used to exempt a child from school immunizations to include a statement signed by a health care practitioner stating that the practitioner has provided information about the benefits and risks of immunization.
Received in the Senate on February 13, 2010
Referred to the House Health Care & Wellness Committee on February 13, 2010
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 23, 2010
Referred to the House Rules Committee on March 11, 2010