A proposed 11-bill package would change how vaccine exemptions are handled, requiring parents to use a state health department form to apply. Critics argue the legislation represents a major expansion of state authority, as one bill would allow the health department to set vaccine policy not only based on CDC guidance, but also recommendations from organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics, raising concerns about oversight, parental rights, and medical decision-making authority.
Michigan Lawmakers Push 11 Bills to Strip Vaccine Choice From Families
