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The Exemptions & Cheaper Bill
State tells families about vaccine exemptions and cheaper drug options
Directing the department of health and human services to provide notice of medical and religious exemptions from immunization requirements, relative to income eligibility for the New Hampshire child care scholarship program and reallocating certain revenues to fund the program, and relative to notice of drug pricing options.
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the health department would add a note about medical and religious vaccine exemptions, expand child‑care aid eligibility, and require pharmacies to tell shoppers about the lowest drug prices.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Families could get more help paying for child care and know where to find the cheapest prescription, while parents who object to vaccines get a clear reminder of their legal options. This is a chance to push for more transparency before the governor signs.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill orders the health department to include a statement about medical and religious vaccine exemptions in all immunization materials.
- It raises the income limit for the child‑care scholarship to families earning up to 95% of the state median income.
- Surplus tobacco, liquor, and lottery revenues would be sent to fund the expanded child‑care program.
- Pharmacies must inform customers of the lowest available price for prescription drugs and show cost options.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Mark Proulx (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Matthew Coker (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Tanya Donnelly (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- David Nagel (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Jonah Wheeler (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- John Larochelle (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
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