Anti-Vaccine Group Protests Colorado Bill That Would Make It Tougher To Opt Out Of Immunizations
DENVER (CBS4) - A bill aimed at boosting childhood immunization rates in Colorado moved forward on a 7-4 vote on Sunday in the House Health and Insurance Committee. People gathered at the Colorado State Capitol early in the day to oppose the bill, which would make it harder for parents to get a non-medical vaccination exemption for their child.
The proposal would require parents who choose not to vaccinate their children to either hand in an exemption form signed by an immunization provider or watch a video. Last year a similar bill failed after a filibuster by Colorado Senate Republicans.
The bill is expected to be debated by the full Colorado House this week.
