Massachusetts lawmakers have a chance to finally close a loophole that puts thousands of children at risk: religious exemptions for school vaccine requirements.

Right now, families can opt out of vaccinating their children simply by claiming a religious objection—even if it endangers the health of their classmates. House Bill 2554 and Senate Bill 1557 would end this dangerous practice, ensuring that all children in schools and daycare centers are protected against preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough.

This isn’t about limiting freedom—it’s about protecting the most vulnerable among us. Immunocompromised kids and babies too young to be vaccinated depend on the rest of us to stop diseases from spreading. Allowing unvaccinated children into schools threatens public health and opens the door to outbreaks we thought were behind us.

Other states have already acted, and the results are clear: higher vaccination rates and fewer disease outbreaks. Massachusetts should be leading on public health—not falling behind.

Sign this petition to demand that Massachusetts legislators do the right thing: eliminate religious vaccine exemptions in schools and daycare centers. Protect our children, safeguard our communities, and stop preventable diseases before they spread.

Every signature matters—and every donation helps us bring this fight to the State House. Stand up for science. Stand up for safety. Stand up for Massachusetts kids.