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Parental Consent for COVID-19 Vaccines for Minors

This bill aims to require parental or legal guardian consent before administering a COVID-19 vaccine to individuals under 18 years old. This means that without such consent, vaccinating a minor would be illegal and could result in fines or imprisonment.
Key points
Mandates parental or legal guardian consent for COVID-19 vaccination of individuals under 18.
Administering a vaccine without parental consent could lead to fines or up to one year imprisonment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6676
Sponsor: Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3]
Process start date: 2022-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Parental Rights Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6676.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates parental or legal guardian consent for COVID-19 vaccination of individuals under 18.
  • Administering a vaccine without parental consent could lead to fines or up to one year imprisonment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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