Michigan HPV mandate bill fails; similar bill introduced in Kentucky

This story from the Grand Rapids Press reports on the rejection of the bill in the Michigan legislature that would have mandated HPV vaccination for sixth-grade girls (while keeping the exemption system common to other vaccines). The bill, which passed the Michigan senate in September, was rejected by the state house during its last day in session prior to the holidays. The story above notes the intentions of two legislators to reintroduce the bill during the new session that has just begun.

Similar efforts are underway in Kentucky, according to this story from Friday's Lexington Herald-Leader. A bill that would require vaccination of girls prior to entering middle school was introduced by Rep. Kathy Stein and currently is being evaluated by the house's Health and Welfare Committee.