Require acceptance of religious and personal medical exemptions to required immunizations

This bill requires Montana schools to accept religious exemptions and personal medical exemptions for required immunizations. It allows parents or guardians to submit notarized affidavits stating that immunizations conflict with their religious beliefs, and it permits adults to file personal medical exemption statements after consulting with a healthcare provider about risks and benefits. The legislation also provides legal protection for schools and officials who accept these exemptions, shielding them from civil liability if a student without an immunization is injured. Additionally, the bill limits what forms the state health department can require and prohibits them from reviewing medical exemption documents to approve or deny them.