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FOR FREEDOM IN HEALTHCARE
2004 LEGISLATION PAGE
There are 2 philosophical exemption bills this
session
We need YOUR help to make them pass!
This page contains information on:
- House Bill 852 -
Prohibits immunizations and dental restorations containing mercury after
January 1, 2005.
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House Bill 866 -
Allows a philosophical exemption from
immunizations for school children.
- Senate Bill 0795 -
Establishes the "Missouri Universal
Health Assurance Program".
- Senate
Bill 0854 - Allows parents to refuse to vaccinate their children in
certain circumstances.
Click here to find out what happened during legislative year 2003 in Missouri Legislature
HB 852 will prohibit immunizations from being administered in Missouri which contain heavy metals, including mercury and thimerosal; and also prohibit new or replacement fillings which contain mercury from being performed in Missouri. The bill also requires insurance companies licensed in Missouri that provide coverage for immunizations and dental services to provide coverage for immunizations and dental work not containing mercury or other heavy metals at the same percentage rates they would otherwise reimburse for immunizations and dental services containing such products. It is sponsored by Roy W. Holand (R-135). It was referred to the House Health Care Policy Committe on 15 January 2004.
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HOUSE PHILOSOPHICAL EXEMPTION BILL
HB 866 will allow an additional exemption from immunizations for school children. This bill revises a provision pertaining to immunizations for school children. In addition to exemptions based on religious and medical contraindications, the bill allows children to be exempted from the immunization requirement if one parent or guardian objects in writing to the school administrator because of philosophical beliefs. For written objections based on philosophical beliefs, a notarized statement must be provided to the school administrator annually. This bill was sponsored by Merrill M. Townley (R-112) and co-sponsored by Jane Cunningham (R-86). On 15 January 2004 it was referred to the House Health Care Policy Committee. This bill was voted DO NOT PASS by this same committee last year.
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MISSOURI UNIVERSAL HEALTH ASSURANCE PROGRAM
SB 795 Establishes the "Missouri Universal Health Assurance Program". The Program is intended to be a publicly- financed, statewide insurance program that will provide comprehensive health care coverage for all Missouri residents. Other insurers and employers may offer benefits that do not duplicate those offered by the Program. This bill has been in the legislature for several years now. On 8 January 2004 it was referred to the Senate Small Business, Insurance & Industrial Relations Committee.
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SENATE PHILOSOPHICAL EXEMPTION
SB 854 will require parent or guardian to submit either proof of vaccination or a notarized vaccination exemption form and and verification that the parent or guardian has reviewed the appropriate materials and has made an informed decision. This bill affects day care, preschool, and school age children. It is sponsored by John Louden (R-7). On 12 January 2004 it was referred to the Senate Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health Committee. This bill had a good chance of passing out of the Senate, but didn't get past the Senate Calendar. We need to work harder this year!
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27 August 2004