SB 1377: Immunizations: medical exemptions.

This bill aims to reform California's immunization laws. Currently, parents or guardians can file a medical exemption form with the governing authority of a school or institution to exempt their child from immunization requirements. The bill would repeal these provisions and replace them with new rules. Under the new rules, a child can be exempt from immunization requirements if the parent or guardian files a written statement with the governing authority, stating that immunization is not safe for the child due to a medical condition or circumstances. The medical exemption would be deemed valid and cannot be revoked or invalidated by the state or local health departments, except in cases of clear and convincing evidence of fraud. Additionally, the bill would prohibit health care service plans and health insurers from denying coverage or imposing penalties on enrollees or insureds due to…