HB983
Immunization requirements for children; removes hepatitis B vaccine.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 10, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (9-Y 1-N)
Chief Patron:
Tom Garrett (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Immunization requirements for children; hepatitis B vaccine.
Removes the hepatitis B vaccine from the list of required immunizations for children in the Commonwealth, removes the extended conditional enrollment period for students requiring more than two doses of the hepatitis B vaccine, and directs the Board of Health to amend its regulations to remove provisions requiring children to ... (More) receive the hepatitis B vaccine. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104218D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- 01/22/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB983)
- 01/23/2026 - House: Assigned sub: Health
- 02/09/2026 - House: Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda
- 02/10/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (9-Y 1-N)
