Montana SB474 requires acceptance of religious and personal medical exemptions to required immunizations.

Montana SB474 mandates acceptance of religious and personal medical exemptions to required immunizations for school enrollment. It prohibits discrimination based on religion in denying immunization exemptions. The bill also provides immunity from civil damages for accepting a religious exemption. A medical exemption requires a signed statement from a licensed health care provider, while a personal medical exemption requires a notarized affidavit. The bill codifies these provisions and provides an immediate effective date.

Montana SB474 requires acceptance of religious and personal medical exemptions to required immunizations.

Montana SB474 mandates acceptance of religious and personal medical exemptions to required immunizations for school enrollment. It prohibits discrimination based on religion in denying immunization exemptions. The bill also provides immunity from civil damages for accepting a religious exemption. A medical exemption requires a signed statement from a licensed health care provider, while a personal medical exemption requires a notarized affidavit. The bill codifies these provisions and provides an immediate effective date.