Introduced by Rep. Barbara Bailey (Oak Harbor) (R) on January 10, 2011
To broaden the authority to furnish a certificate to exempt a child from immunization from licensed physicians to other health care practitioners, such as naturopaths, or physicians assistants. Requires that the certification must include a statement stating that the health care practitioners provided the parent or guardian with information about the benefits and risks of immunization (Companion: SB 5005). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Health Care & Wellness Committee on January 10, 2011
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 4, 2011
To require the form used to exempt a child from school immunizations to include a statement, to be signed by a health care practitioner, that information on the benefits and risks of immunization has been provided to the parent or legal guardian.
Moved to reconsider in the House on February 14, 2011
The motion passed by voice vote in the House on February 14, 2011