A 844 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits government entity or school from requiring influenza vaccinations for persons who are 18 years of age or younger.

This bill prohibits all New Jersey public and private schools, as well as state, county, and local government entities, from requiring influenza vaccinations or any other flu immunity procedure for individuals under 18 years old. It explicitly bans both direct and indirect requirements for flu shots or related medications for this age group. The law takes immediate effect upon passage and applies to all government employees, officials, and school settings. This policy change directly affects minors enrolled in schools or interacting with government services by removing mandatory flu vaccination requirements.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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