AB 659 - HPV (Aguiar-Curry)

This bill, the Cancer Prevention Act, would add human papillomavirus (HPV) to the described list of diseases for which immunization documentation is required for school. The bill would specifically prohibit the governing authority from unconditionally admitting or advancing any pupil to the 8th grade level of any private or public elementary or secondary school if the pupil has not been fully immunized against HPV.

The bill would clarify the department’s authority to adopt HPV-related regulations for grades below the 8th grade level. By creating new duties for school districts, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.

• California would be the first state to have an HPV vaccine mandate without non-medical exemptions available (Personal or religious belief exemptions would not be available).

• The bill would allow for the California Department of Health's authority to use HPV-related regulations for students

Action Steps

1. Ask your outside organizations, unions, religious leaders and/or school district superintendents to submit an official letter of opposition opposing AB 659 to Assembly Health Committee via legislative portal. Submit letters by March 7th.

2. Contact your Assemblymember (Find your Rep) to formally register your opposition to AB 659. Also, Phone and Email your letter to the CA Assembly Health Committee directly.

3. Submit your letter of opposition no later than March 7th via the Legislative Portal. Instructions here: how to submit a letter.

4. Post a copy of your letter to legislators and tag all the Assembly Health Committee social media pages. Asking them “I have sent this to you today. Did you read my letter of opposition?” #NoOnAB659

REMEMBER TO ALWAYS KEEP IT PROFESSIONAL WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH LEGISLATORS. DON”T GIVE THEM A REASON TO DISMISS YOU!

Resources

Legislative Portal Link

How to submit a letter to legislative portal.

Talking Points

Assembly Health Committee Contacts