Map from the National Conference of State Legislatures showing 45 states and Washington D.C. that grant religious exemptions for people who have religious objections to immunizations and 15 states that allow philosophical exemptions for those who object to immunizations because of personal, moral or other beliefs (as of May 2019).
NCSL Map of States with Exemption Laws
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This infographic on immunization infrastructure was designed to promote AIM’s advocacy priorities. Immunization leaders are encouraged to use it as an educational reference.
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2024/2025 State Legislative Sessions Report
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