Printable Format65-531. Immunization information and records; disclosure. (a) Except as provided further, information and records that pertain to the immunization status of persons against childhood diseases as required by K.S.A. 65-508, and amendments thereto, may be disclosed and exchanged without a parent or guardian's written release authorizing such disclosure, to the following, who need to know such information to assure compliance with state statutes or to achieve age-appropriate immunization status for children:
(1) Employees of public agencies or departments;
(2) health records staff of child care facilities, including, but not limited to, facilities licensed by the secretary of health and environment;
(3) persons other than public employees who are entrusted with the regular care of those under the care and custody of a state agency, including, but not limited to, group homes, residential care facilities and adoptive or foster homes; and
(4) healthcare professionals.
(b) Notwithstanding K.S.A. 60-427, and amendments thereto, or any other Kansas statute that provides for privileged information between a patient and a healthcare provider, there shall be no privilege preventing the furnishing of information and records as authorized by this section by any healthcare provider.
(c) Information and records that pertain to the immunization status of persons against childhood diseases as required by K.S.A. 65-508, and amendments thereto, whose parent or guardian has submitted a written statement of sincerely held religious beliefs regarding immunization as provided in K.S.A. 65-508, and amendments thereto, may not be disclosed or exchanged without a parent or guardian's written release authorizing such disclosure.
History: L. 1996, ch. 229, § 156; L. 2010, ch. 161, § 16; L. 2025, ch. 118, § 48; July 1.