HB1719Introduced in the House
Removing Hepatitis B from the list of diseases for which immunization is required under state law.
Introduced by Kelley Potenza, District 19-STR
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Removing Hepatitis B from the list of diseases for which immunization is required under state law.
Where it stands
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: OTP · February 12, 2026
186
Yes
168
No
40
Absent or Not Voting
394 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ploszaj | 01-BEL | Yes |
| Thomas Buco | 01-CAR | Absent |
| Stephen Woodcock | 01-CAR | No |
| David Paige | 01-CAR | No |
| James Tierney | 01-COO | Yes |
| Sean Durkin | 01-COO | Absent |
| Joseph Barton | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Calvin Beaulier | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Darrell Louis | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Tom Mannion | 01-HIL | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs House Journal 1 P. 33
Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 10:30 am GP 158
Executive Session: 01/28/2026 02:30 pm GP 158
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/28/2026 (Vote 10-8; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 6 P. 14
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 186-168 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 36
Referred to Finance 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 38
Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; Senate Journal 4
Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 62
Hearing: 04/02/2026, Room 103, State House, 01:00 pm; Senate Calendar 12
Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/07/2026; Vote 3-1; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 17
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
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