Support a Return to Physician-Led and Patient-Centered Medical Decisions!

California lawmakers are considering important legislation that would restore a more balanced, physician-led approach to vaccine medical exemptions.

SB 1377 would help ensure that medical decisions are made between patients and their licensed healthcare providers—rather than being subject to broad administrative oversight and interference.

In recent years, physicians and families have faced increasing barriers when seeking legitimate medical exemptions, creating uncertainty and limiting the ability to make individualized medical decisions.

SB 1377 is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Health Committee on April 15th at 1:30 PM.

Please act before 5 PM TODAY.

TAKE ACTION

Submit a letter of support for SB 1377 by 5:00 PM TODAY.

Submit your letter here:
https://calegislation.lc.ca.gov/Advocates/

(If submitting as an organization, letters must be on letterhead and include a signature.)

You may also contact your State Senator to express your support.

You can find out who represents you at: http://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov

Strong, respectful, and concise messages are most effective.

SAMPLE SCRIPT

“Hello, my name is ___ and I’m a constituent. I’m writing to urge you to SUPPORT SB 1377.

This bill helps restore the physician-patient relationship by ensuring that medical exemption decisions are made by licensed healthcare providers based on individual medical need—not restricted by broad administrative policies.

Families deserve a fair and transparent process that respects their child’s unique medical circumstances.

SB 1377 protects medically vulnerable children and supports patient-centered care.

Please vote YES on SB 1377.

Thank you.”

TALKING POINTS

Medical decisions should be made between physicians and patients—not dictated by administrative systems. SB 1377 restores clinical judgment to licensed healthcare providers.

Families deserve individualized care. Each child’s medical history, risk factors, and health status are unique and should be evaluated accordingly.

Current policies have created barriers for legitimate medical exemptions. Physicians face uncertainty and scrutiny when acting in the best interest of their patients.

Medically vulnerable children require protection. Some children cannot safely receive certain medical interventions and depend on appropriate exemptions.