HB 1022 · 2026 · House · Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee
Religious vaccine exemption form wording
AI-generatedrelative to religious exemption from immunization requirements.
Specifies the exact wording of the attestation form parents or guardians must sign to claim a religious exemption from childhood immunization requirements.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · May 8, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✓House
- ✕Senate
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill specifies the form for religious exemption from childhood immunization requirements.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert WherryRChair· Special Committee on COVID Response Efficacy
Also: Rep. Lori KorzenR, Rep. Yury PolozovR
Public testimony
773 signed in online · 172 wrote testimony
17% support83% oppose0% neutral
ForMedical decisions should belong to individuals, not government
AgainstBroader exemptions undermine herd immunity, endanger vulnerable
AI-generatedLeading arguments, summarized by the testimony tool.
Read the argumentsIn their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“I lost my job as an EMT because my religious exemption was denied. This directly affects my ability to pursue the natural born right to pursue life, liberty and happiness.”
“A persons religious or spiritual views should allow them to choose to not get a n Medicine or medical device”
“Support this attempt to solve the religious exemption form issue. Thank you! -Mrs. Martha Jaquith Kingston NH”
“As a pediatrician I strongly oppose this bill. It will make our children and our communities less healthy and at risk for unnecessary infections. There are NO religions that are against immunizations.…”
“I am a nurse of many years, work in community health, public health, school health and infectious disease.These anti-vaccine bills are dangerous, which can lead to vaccine prevent preventable disease outbreaks, and in some cases can be fatal. Vaccines are safe and effective.…”
“As a pediatrician with decades of experience, I have seen first-hand the devastating effects of almost every vaccine-preventable disease. Vaccines are the safest, most cost-effective way we have of protecting not just individuals but the health of the entire population.…”
“As long as immunization record keeping remains in place as a gateway for future opportunities for a child.”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Hearings
- 2026-02-049:00 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsGP 158Public hearing
- 2026-02-182:30 pmHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsGP 158Public hearingrescheduled
- 2026-04-161:00 pmSenate Health and Human ServicesSH 100Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 1 P. 3
- Feb 4, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/04/2026 11:00 am GP 158
- Feb 18, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/18/2026 02:30 pm GP 158
- Feb 18, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0814h 02/18/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 10 P. 48
- Feb 25, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
- Mar 11, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0814h: AA DV 319-0 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 179
- Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0814h: MA RC 179-150 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 181
- Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 7
- Apr 16, 2026SenHearing: 04/16/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 14
- May 14, 2026Sen: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 05/14/2026; SC 18
- May 14, 2026SenInexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.