Maryland advocates saw a huge win in the 2023 legislative session. SB378 would have allowed minors to be vaccinated without the consent of their parents, while simultaneously disallowing minors from refusing vaccines. With almost 1000 emails sent to the Senate sponsor of the bill, along with our call to action being featured in a Fox News article, we successfully saw the bill withdrawn from the legislative session.
Maryland
CALLS TO ACTION
SCHOOL VACCINE MANDATES AND YOUR OPTIONS
What Exemptions does your state offer?
Medical and Religious
What is the process to get a religious exemption in your state?
Submit form
Who can add vaccines to the state's childhood schedule, the department of health or the legislature?
DOH
What health care can minors consent to on their own?
A minor has the same capacity as an adult to consent to medical or dental treatment if the minor is living separately from his or her parents or guardian, whether with or without consent of the parents or guardian, and is self-supporting, regardless of the source of his or her income.