SB 866: Minor Consent to Vaccination
Legislative Action Alert – May 3rd, 2022
Authors: Senator Wiener and Senator Pan
Position: Strongly OPPOSE
Current Status
SB 866 is set to be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee this Thursday, May 5th, 2022.
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Summary of Concern
SB 866 authorizes a minor 12 years of age or older to consent to vaccines that meet FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) approval and meets the recommendations of the ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices), without the consent of the parent or guardian. The bill also authorizes a vaccine provider, as defined, to administer a vaccine pursuant to the bill.
