VACCINES/VACCINATION: Provides relative to the requirement that certain students present evidence of immunization against meningococcal disease as a condition of school entry
HB 737 removes the requirement for students to provide proof of meningococcal disease vaccination when entering certain schools or colleges. It directly affects students entering school for the first time, sixth grade, or postsecondary institutions. The bill amends Louisiana law by deleting specific mandates for meningococcal vaccination while keeping other required immunizations (like measles and polio) on the school entry schedule.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2026
Last action Mar 9, 2026
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Committee
2
Mar 9, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
lower
Feb 27, 2026
Committee
Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Education.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
BA
Beryl Amedée
RRepublican
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