HB20-1297
Immunization Status And Child Abuse Neglect
Concerning clarifying that personal immunization exemptions cannot be used as the sole basis for child abuse or neglect for the purposes of Colorado's children's code.
Session:
2020 Regular Session
Subjects:
Bill Summary
Children & Domestic Matters
Health Care & Health Insurance
The act adds language to Colorado's children's code to clarify that refusing an immunization on the grounds of medical, religious, or personal belief considerations or opting to exclude immunization notification information from the immunization tracking system does not alone constitute child abuse or neglect.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)