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THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2020 |
H.D. 2 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO MEDICAL AUTONOMY.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature recognizes that immunization programs are intended to reduce the risk of infection by working with the body's natural defenses to develop immunity to certain diseases. A highly vaccinated population has helped eliminate diseases such as polio and helped prevent the spread of other communicable threats such as the human papillomavirus, measles, and hepatitis.
While vaccines are safe and effective for the general public, they may carry a risk for a small number of individuals. Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to require the department of health to conduct a study relating to the development and disbursement of vaccinations to prepare Hawaii for modern disease outbreaks, determine when exemptions to mandatory vaccinations may be appropriate, and submit a report of its findings to the legislature.
SECTION 2. (a) The department of health shall conduct a study regarding the development and disbursement of vaccinations for modern disease outbreaks and various procedures associated with medically authorized exemptions from required vaccinations. The study shall include:
(1) The department's plans to prepare for a COVID-19-type outbreak in Hawaii, including how to appropriately vaccinate an island community against modern diseases that are prone to cause outbreaks;
(2) An analysis of how other states are preparing for a COVID-19-type outbreak;
(3) An analysis of current vaccination rates;
(4) An analysis of unintended health reactions to vaccines;
(5) An analysis of how other states respond to unintended health reactions to vaccines;
(6) How the State can ensure the maximum protection of its population against common chronic pathogens;
(7) How the State can ensure the maximum protection of its population against an acute outbreak of a COVID-19-type outbreak; and
(8) How to minimize risk to those who may have unintended health reactions to vaccines and when exemptions from the mandatory vaccines may be appropriate.
(b) The department of health may partner with federal partners or universities to conduct relevant research for this study.
(c) The department of health shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2021.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
Vaccinations; Coronavirus; Exemptions; DOH; Study
Description:
Requires the department of health to conduct a study relating to the development and disbursement of vaccinations for modern disease outbreaks and procedures associated with medically authorized exemptions from mandatory vaccinations. Allows the department of health to partner with federal partners or universities to conduct relevant research for this study. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
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