HB592 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Scott StadthagenRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Health, to remove religious exemption for requirement to vaccinate students, Sec. 16-30-3 am'd.

Summary

HB 592 would remove religious exemptions from the immunization requirement for Alabama public and private K-12 students.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would require all K-12 students to be immunized to attend school, eliminating the option to opt out for religious reasons. Medical exemptions would still be allowed, provided there is certification from a competent medical authority. The change would apply to both public and private schools, and the law would take effect on the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved.

Who It Affects

• Students enrolled in public or private K-12 schools who must be vaccinated to attend unless medically exempt.
• Parents/guardians who previously claimed a religious exemption, who would no longer have that exemption option.
• School admissions officers and schools that must verify immunization status and handle medical exemption certifications.
• Healthcare providers who issue medical exemption certifications for students.

Key Provisions

• Eliminates the religious exemption from the immunization requirement for K-12 students.
• Keeps medical exemptions available, with documentation from a competent medical authority.
• Immunization status affects school attendance for public and private K-12 students unless medically exempt.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education