Bill Allowing Kids 12 and Up to Get Vaccines Without Parental Consent Advances to Senate
Photo: Getty The 11-member Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bill on Thursday with a 7-0 vote, with two members from each political party opting not to vote. The bill will now advance to the full Senate. Current California law states that minors 12 to 17 cannot receive any vaccinations without permission from a parent of guardian unless the vaccine is for a sexually transmitted disease. “Empowering young people with the autonomy to receive life-saving vaccines, regardless of their parents' beliefs or work schedules, is essential to keeping students in school and for their physical and mental health,” Sen....