Texas HB4927 allows medical and veterinary students to opt out of certain immunizations based on conscience or religious beliefs.

Texas HB4927 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow students enrolled in medical or veterinary schools to decline immunizations if they submit an affidavit stating their reasons of conscience, including religious beliefs. This exemption applies starting with the 2025-2026 academic year. The bill also modifies the process for claiming exemptions from required immunizations, requiring an affidavit on a form provided by the department, except for those using the Internet-based process.

Texas HB4927 allows medical and veterinary students to opt out of certain immunizations based on conscience or religious beliefs.

Texas HB4927 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow students enrolled in medical or veterinary schools to decline immunizations if they submit an affidavit stating their reasons of conscience, including religious beliefs. This exemption applies starting with the 2025-2026 academic year. The bill also modifies the process for claiming exemptions from required immunizations, requiring an affidavit on a form provided by the department, except for those using the Internet-based process.