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House Bill 3063 passed out of the Oregon House of Representatives on a 35-25 vote. The bill ends all nonmedical vaccination exemptions for attending K-12 schools in Oregon, and was introduced to protect student health and build immunity from contagious diseases in Oregon communities. Representative Cheri Helt, of Bend, is one the chief sponsors of House Bill 3063 and carried it on the House floor.
“House Bill 3063 is about saving lives, protecting children and communities, believing in sound science, and building immunity from dangerous diseases. I am encouraged that it has passed through the House and hope my colleagues in the Senate agree that this legislation is vital to protect those among us who cannot be vaccinated due to legitimate medical reasons.” Helt said, “Passing House Bill 3063 will provide Oregonians with freedom from fear, freedom from sickness, freedom from quarantines and freedom from diseases that can kill.”
The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. If House Bill 3063 comes to her desk, Governor Brown has said she will sign it into law.
