New York S05700 limits immunization exemptions to medical reasons and removes religious exemptions for post-secondary students.
New York S05700 amends the public health law to restrict exemptions from immunization requirements by local governments and private entities to medical exemptions only. It nullifies any non-medical exemptions, including religious ones, in laws, rules, regulations, or policies. The bill also repeals religious exemptions for certain post-secondary students. This change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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