Right to try individualized treatments (signed)
The Safeguard the Right-To-Try Cutting-Edge Medicine Act permits access to individualized treatments for eligible patients. Patients should be free to pursue promising treatments with their doctors.
Medical freedom
End fluoride in public water
Disallows adding fluoride to public water systems. People should decide for themselves what goes into their bodies, including through tap water.
State authority over preventive services
Preserves access to preventive services by clarifying state authority and definitions. CODR is watching how this law defines preventive services, including vaccines, and whether it affects informed choice.
Keep the personal conviction vaccine exemption
Eliminates the personal conviction exemption from immunization requirements. Parents, not the state, should decide which vaccines their children receive, including for reasons of conscience.
Add religious and conscience vaccine exemptions
Creates exemptions to mandatory vaccination for religious and philosophical beliefs, revises the medical exemption process, and eliminates the State Immunization Officer position. Families should not have to choose between their faith or conscience and their child’s education.
Bodily autonomy in health care decisions
Relates to bodily autonomy and health care decision making. CODR is watching because the summary does not make clear how the bill would affect personal medical choice.
Report adverse reactions to immunizations
Relates to reporting on adverse reactions related to immunizations. Vaccine injuries should be tracked and acknowledged so families can make informed decisions.
Prohibit fluoridation of public water
Prohibits the fluoridation of public water supplies. People should choose for themselves whether to consume fluoride rather than having it added to everyone’s water.
Change how immunization recommendations are issued
Relates to issuing immunization recommendations in Vermont. CODR is watching how this law shapes vaccine recommendations and whether it affects informed choice.
Protect religious vaccine exemptions in schools
The GRACE Act would bar federal education funds from schools and education agencies that do not allow religious exemptions to vaccination requirements. Families should not have to choose between their faith and their children’s education.