Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB1586 fundamentally alters the intake process for immunization exemptions by eliminating the requirement for the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to issue affidavits on official security paper with a raised seal. Effective for the 2025-2026 school year, K-12 schools, preschools, and childcare facilities must accept downloadable, self-printed affidavits from parents, shifting the validation burden from physical security checks to content verification.
Rep. Lacey Hull·House Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2025-09-01). Review during normal business planning.
Affected business types:
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about HB1586
HB1586 fundamentally alters the intake process for immunization exemptions by eliminating the requirement for the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to issue affidavits on official security paper with a raised seal. Effective for the 2025-2026 school year, K-12 schools, preschools, and childcare facilities must accept downloadable, self-printed affidavits from parents, shifting the validation burden from physical security checks to content verification.
HB1586 was authored by Texas Representative Lacey Hull during the Regular Session.
HB1586 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB1586 is enforced by Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
The regulatory priority for HB1586 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB1586 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB1586 addresses topics including education, education--primary & secondary, education--primary & secondary--admission & attendance, health and health--other diseases & medical conditions.
Key dates for HB1586: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Rulemaking: Modify the existing affidavit form to remove security seal requirements and post the form in a printable format on the agency website. (2025-10-01). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB1586 primarily affects healthcare providers and medical facilities. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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