HB5635

Health: immunizations; promulgation of certain rules that are more stringent than the requirements for claiming exemption from immunizations; prohibit. Amends sec. 1177 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1177). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5634'26

Introduced·2/26/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5635 prohibits local health departments from enacting immunization rules stricter than state requirements.

Michigan HB5635 amends the state's education law to prohibit local health departments from enacting rules that are more stringent than state requirements for claiming exemption from immunizations. The bill specifies that children enrolling in public or nonpublic schools for the first time, or in grade 7 for the first time starting in the 2014-2015 school year, must submit a statement signed by a physician or a parent or guardian.

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History

Mar 3

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/26/2026

Feb 26

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Donni Steele

Feb 26

House

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