All Roll Calls
Yes: 139 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 2282025 General SessionHouseWALLET
Public Education Immunization Amendments
Sponsored By: Karianne Lisonbee (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EducationStudent Health and SafetyK-12 Education
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Lasting vaccine exemptions and classroom access for kids
Beginning May 7, 2025, qualifying vaccine exemption forms stay valid throughout enrollment in Utah public education and remain in permanent records after transfers. Medical exemptions require a completed exemption form and a licensed health care provider’s signed notice that vaccination endangers the student’s life or health. Personal exemptions require a completed form stating personal or religious beliefs. Public school agencies offering both remote and in-person learning cannot deny exempt students the in-person option based on vaccination status. State and local health departments keep their legal powers to contain infectious disease.
School vaccine records follow kids without fees
Beginning May 7, 2025, schools must request immunization records at enrollment and keep them in students’ permanent records. Schools cannot charge for receiving or reviewing immunization records or exemption forms. Within five business days after enrollment, a designated official must check receipt, review vaccine compliance, and identify missing information. Missing or deficient records require conditional enrollment, with the required notice sent within five days after that placement. When a student transfers, the school must send the immunization record upon the legally responsible adult’s request. If not sent then, it must accompany any later transfer of the student’s records to the new school.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Karianne Lisonbee
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Kirk A. Cullimore
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/28/2025
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 24 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/27/2025
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/27/2025
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/26/2025
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2025
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 2/6/2025
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 70 • No: 0
House vote • 1/28/2025
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 13 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/26/2025House/ to Governor
3/12/2025HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/12/2025HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/7/2025HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/7/2025Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/4/2025Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/4/2025House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
2/28/2025HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/28/2025HouseSenate/ to House
2/28/2025SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
2/28/2025SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/28/2025SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/28/2025SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/27/2025SenateSenate/ uncircled
2/27/2025SenateSenate/ circled
2/26/2025SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
2/26/2025SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/19/2025SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
2/19/2025SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/19/2025SenateSenate/ to standing committee
2/11/2025SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/7/2025SenateSenate/ received from House
2/6/2025SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/6/2025HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/6/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/7/2025
Introduced
1/15/2025