Texas HB730 amends the affidavit form for claiming immunization exemptions, requiring the form to include a statement about understanding.

Texas HB730 modifies the affidavit form for claiming exemptions from required immunizations. The bill mandates that the affidavit form include a statement about understanding the benefits and risks of immunizations and not being immunized. The Department of State Health Services must develop this form and make it available on its website and in all public schools. The department must also report annually to the legislature the number of times the form was accessed but cannot maintain records of individuals who accessed it.

Texas HB730 amends the affidavit form for claiming immunization exemptions, requiring the form to include a statement about understanding.

Texas HB730 modifies the affidavit form for claiming exemptions from required immunizations. The bill mandates that the affidavit form include a statement about understanding the benefits and risks of immunizations and not being immunized. The Department of State Health Services must develop this form and make it available on its website and in all public schools. The department must also report annually to the legislature the number of times the form was accessed but cannot maintain records of individuals who accessed it.