Supporters praise Ohio bill to change vaccine requirements, emphasize exemptions

By: Susan Tebben

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: March 23, 2026

Words: 889

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Supporters of a bill that would eliminate the requirement for some children to receive the hepatitis B vaccine and modify other vaccine regulations argued to an Ohio House committee last week that the bill is really about parental choice.

Ohio House Bill 561 is a Republican-sponsored bill that would repeal hepatitis B vaccine requirements for daycares and preschools, something that matches up with federal moves to also remove that requirement.

Not only would …

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