New Hampshire Bill: HB 1811

Bill Summary

HB1811 repeals all statutory immunization requirements for children in New Hampshire. The bill eliminates mandatory vaccinations for school and childcare enrollment, converting all immunization recommendations to purely advisory status. It removes requirements for vaccination records, religious and medical exemptions, and related rule making authority. The Department of Health and Human Services would only be able to recommend vaccinations, and no person could be denied access to public facilities, benefits, or services based on immunization status. The bill positions vaccination as a voluntary personal health decision based on medical freedom and bodily autonomy principles.

Why It Matters to MAHA

MAHA supports HB1811 because it restores parental rights and medical freedom in healthcare decisions for children. The bill challenges pharmaceutical industry overreach by eliminating coercive vaccine mandates that deny children access to education based on injection status. This aligns with MAHA's opposition to one-size-fits-all government health mandates and support for informed consent and bodily autonomy. By making vaccinations voluntary rather than compulsory, parents can evaluate individual risk-benefit profiles and make decisions based on their child's unique health needs rather than pharmaceutical company schedules. The bill represents a shift away from government-enforced medical interventions toward family-centered healthcare decision-making.