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UPDATE: 4/18/2023 - HB 2474 was vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs on 4/18/2023. It takes 3/4 of both Houses to override an Arizona governor's veto. The governor's veto statement is here.
UPDATE: 4/13/2023 - HB 2474 was transmitted to Governor Katie Hobbs for signature on 4/13/2023.
UPDATE: 4/12/2023 - HB 2474 passed the Full Senate by vote of 17 Ayes, 12 Nays on 4/12/2023.
UPDATE: 3/14/2023 - HB 2474 passed the Senate Minority and Majority Caucus on 3/14/2023.
UPDATE: 3/13/2023 - HB 2474 was reported from the Senate Rules Committee as Proper for Consideration and placed on the Consent Calendar on 3/13/2023 at 1:25 PM. It passed with no objection. The use of a Unanimous Consent Calendar is to bypass Committee of the Whole and move unamended bills to Third Reading in order to expedite the legislative process.
UPDATE: 3/11/2023 - HB 2474 passed the Senate Health & Human Services Committee on 3/7/2023 by a vote of 4 Yes, 3 No. The bill is on the agenda for the Senate Rules Committee for 3/13/2023.
UPDATE: 3/2/2023 - HB 2474 is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Health & Human Services Committee on 3/7/2023 at 2:00 PM in SHR 1. Agenda - https://www.azleg.gov/getcurrentPDF/?doctype=A&docid=16021
UPDATE: 2/27/2023 - HB 2474 was referred to the Senate Health & Human Services Committee on 2/27/2023.
UPDATE: 2/21/2023 - HB 2474 passed third reading in the House on 2/21/2023 by a vote of 31 Yes, 28 NO, 1 Not Voting; bill was transmitted to the Senate.
UPDATE: 2/14/2023 - HB 2474 passed the House Minority & Majority Caucus on 2/14/2023.
UPDATE: 1/30/2023 - HB 2474 passed the House Health and Human Services Committee on 1/30/2023 by a vote of 5 yes and 4 no. Video of the hearing - https://www.azleg.gov/videoplayer/?eventID=2023011147
UPDATE:1/25/2023 - HB 2474 was scheduled for a hearing in the House Health and Human Services Committee on Monday, 1/30/2023 at 2:00pm in Room HHR 4. Agenda - https://www.azleg.gov/agendas/0130012008127.docx.htm
HB 2474 was introduced and referred to the House Health and Human Services Committee on 1/19/2023. This bill is sponsored by House Member Steve Montenegro.
HB 2474 would prohibit EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) vaccines from being required for school attendance by adding EUA vaccines to current Arizona State law, 36-672. (C) which reads:
The following immunizations are not required for school attendance:
- The immunization against the human papillomavirus.
- An immunization for COVID-19 or any variant of COVID-19
New addition:
3. An immunization for which a united states food and drug administration emergency use authorization has been issued.
NVIC SUPPORTS HB 2474 because it prohibits EUA vaccinations from being required for school attendance. NVIC is opposed to all vaccination mandates. Vaccines are pharmaceutical products that carry a risk of injury and death and should not be a condition for school attendance. EUA vaccinations are not subjected to the same testing and regulations and can carry an increased risk of injury and death and should not be a condition for school attendance.
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