HB1213: (New Title) relative to immunization requirements for child care agencies.

HB 1213-FN - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE

7Mar2024... 0810h

2024 SESSION

24-2423

05/08

HOUSE BILL 1213-FN

AN ACT relative to immunization requirements for child care agencies.

SPONSORS: Rep. Phillips, Rock. 7; Rep. Terry, Belk. 7; Rep. Aron, Sull. 4; Rep. Berry, Hills. 39; Rep. Polozov, Merr. 10; Rep. J. Nelson, Rock. 13; Rep. Potenza, Straf. 19; Rep. DeSimone, Rock. 18; Rep. Ball, Rock. 25

COMMITTEE: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill removes the immunization requirements for child care agencies.

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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

7Mar2024... 0810h 24-2423

05/08

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Four

AN ACT relative to immunization requirements for child care agencies.

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

1 Immunization; Optional for Child Care Agency. Amend RSA 141-C:20-a, II to read as follows:

II. No child shall be admitted or enrolled in any school [or child care agency, public or private], unless the following is demonstrated:

(a) Immunization under paragraph I;

(b) Partial immunization relative to the age of the child as specified in rules adopted by the commissioner; or

(c) Exemption under RSA 141-C:20-c.

2 Records. Amend RSA 141-C:20-b, II to read as follows:

II. Schools [and child care agencies] shall keep immunization records for all enrolled children. Such records shall be available for inspection during reasonable hours upon request by the commissioner or his designee.

3 Immunization Reports. Amend RSA 141-C:20-e to read as follows:

141-C:20-e Immunization Reports. Schools [and child care agencies, whether public or private,] shall make an annual report to the commissioner relative to the status of immunization of all enrolled children.

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

LBA

24-2423

Amended 4/17/24

HB 1213-FN- FISCAL NOTE

AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT #2024-0810h)

AN ACT relative to immunization requirements for child care agencies.

FISCAL IMPACT: [ X ] State [ X ] County [ X ] Local [ ] None

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METHODOLOGY:

This bill adds, deletes, or modifies a criminal penalty, or changes statute to which there is a penalty for violation. Therefore, this bill may have an impact on the judicial and correctional systems, which could affect prosecution, incarceration, probation, and parole costs, for the state, as well as county and local governments. A summary of such costs can be found at: https://gencourt.state.nh.us/lba/Budget/Fiscal_Notes/JudicialCorrectionalCosts.pdf

AGENCIES CONTACTED:

Judicial Branch, Judicial Council, Department of Justice, Department of Corrections, New Hampshire Association of Counties, and New Hampshire Municipal Association