HB1719 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2026 Regular Session): removing Hepatitis B from the list of diseases for which immunization is required under state law.

What is the status of HB1719?

In committee as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11 (May 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1719?

Kelley Potenza (R, 19), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1719?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2373&sy=2026

New Hampshire legislation · 2026 Regular Session

New Hampshire HB1719: removing Hepatitis B from the list of diseases for which immunization is required under state law.

Q: What does HB1719 do?

In its own words: An act removing Hepatitis B from the list of diseases for which immunization is required under state law. Rep. Barbour, Hills. 35; Rep. DeRoy, Straf. 3; Rep. Drago, Rock. 4; Rep. Kofalt, Hills. 32; Rep. McGrath, Rock. 40; Rep. Wherry, Hills. 13; Rep. Drew, Hills. 19; Sen. Murphy, Dist 16 COMMITTEE: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANALYSIS This bill removes Hepatitis B from the list of diseases for which childhood immunization is required. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.

Status: In committee, May 5, 2026

What the bill says

An act removing Hepatitis B from the list of diseases for which immunization is required under state law. Rep. Barbour, Hills. 35; Rep. DeRoy, Straf. 3; Rep. Drago, Rock. 4; Rep. Kofalt, Hills. 32; Rep. McGrath, Rock. 40; Rep. Wherry, Hills. 13; Rep. Drew, Hills. 19; Sen. Murphy, Dist 16 COMMITTEE: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANALYSIS This bill removes Hepatitis B from the list of diseases for which childhood immunization is required. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.

From the introduced text, January 7, 2026:

AN ACT removing Hepatitis B from the list of diseases for which immunization is required under state law. Rep. Barbour, Hills. 35; Rep. DeRoy, Straf. 3; Rep. Drago, Rock. 4; Rep. Kofalt, Hills. 32; Rep. McGrath, Rock. 40; Rep. Wherry, Hills. 13; Rep. Drew, Hills. 19; Sen. Murphy, Dist 16 COMMITTEE: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANALYSIS This bill removes Hepatitis B from the list of diseases for which childhood immunization is required. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics. Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.] Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type. 26-2373 05/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT removing Hepatitis B from the list of diseases for which immunization is required under state law. I. …

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New Hampshire HB1719: removing Hepatitis B from the list of diseases for which immunization is required under state law.

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