IllinoisHB1073104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

COLL STUDENT IMMUNIZATION-TDAP

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Summary

Amends the College Student Immunization Act. Provides that, beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year, for a tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccine (Tdap) requirement, if a student who enrolls in a post-secondary educational institution cannot provide the dates on which the student received 3 or more doses of a diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis containing vaccine, then the student must provide at least one date on which the student received a dose of the vaccine not more than 10 years prior to the beginning of the term of current enrollment. Provides that additional doses of either a Tdap vaccine or a tetanus and diphtheria vaccine shall be administered in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention catch-up schedule, as needed, to complete a series of at least 3 doses, including any prior doses of specified vaccines. Effective immediately.

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New vaccine catch-up rules for Illinois students

Beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year, Illinois college students face new vaccine catch-up rules. Students without dates for at least three diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine doses must document one recent dose. That dose must be no more than 10 years before their current term begins. They must then follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention catch-up schedule to reach at least three doses, counting qualifying prior doses. Additional doses must be Tdap or tetanus-and-diphtheria vaccines. Existing exemptions remain for students enrolled by the Act’s effective date, those attending less than half-time, and those studying solely outside classrooms. Students claiming medical or religious exemptions must give their school a licensed physician’s medical certificate or a signed religious objection. The religious statement can come from the student or their parent or guardian. Students needing more doses may face vaccination visits and related costs. The law takes effect upon becoming law, with the new requirement beginning in 2025-2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

  • Anthony DeLuca

    Democratic • House

  • Patrick J. Joyce

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 160 • No: 20

Senate vote • 5/21/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 49 • No: 8

Senate vote • 4/30/2025

Do Pass Higher Education;

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 89 • No: 12

House vote • 2/26/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee;

Yes: 10 • No: 0

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