Human papillomavirus vaccine; added as required vaccination. (HB1914)

Introduced By

Del. Jeion Ward (D-Hampton)

Jeion Ward (D-Hampton)
Served: 2004–

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Required vaccinations; adds human papillomavirus vaccine. Requires females to receive three doses of properly spaced human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The first dose shall be administered on or after the child's eleventh birthday. After having reviewed materials describing the link between the human papillomavirus and cervical cancer approved for such use by the Board of Health, a parent or guardian may elect for his daughter not to receive this vaccine. This bill contains a delayed effective date of September 1, 2008.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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