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Oregon Measure Nos. 310-311, Prohibit Compulsory Vaccination Initiative (1916)

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Oregon Measure Nos. 310-311

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Election date

November 7, 1916

Topic
Vaccinations and disease policy
Status

DefeatedDefeated

Type
Initiated state statute
Origin

Citizens



Oregon Measure Nos. 310-311 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Oregon on November 7, 1916. It was defeated.

A "yes" vote supported prohibiting compulsory vaccination, inoculation, and other similar treatments for the prevention or cure of diseases.

A "no" vote opposed prohibiting compulsory vaccination, inoculation, and other similar treatments for the prevention or cure of diseases.


Election results

Oregon Measure Nos. 310-311

Result Votes Percentage
Yes 99,745 49.91%

Defeated No

100,119 50.09%
Results are officially certified.
Source


Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Measure Nos. 310-311 was as follows:

Initiative Bill - Proposed by Initiative Petition

Initiated by Lora C. Little - ANTI-COMPULSORY VACCINATION BILL - Purpose - To prohibit compulsory vaccination, inoculation and other such treatment for the prevention or cure of contagious or infectious diseases, and providing a penalty therefor. --- Vote YES or NO.

Full Text

The full text of this measure is available here.


Path to the ballot

See also: Signature requirements for ballot measures in Oregon

The number of signatures required for an initiated state statute was equal to 8% of the total votes cast in the last Supreme Court justice election.

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