States move to toughen vaccination laws in wake of measles outbreak

The Disneyland measles outbreak and subsequent debate over vaccination has largely faded from the headlines, but in its wake, states around the country are considering tightening up their immunization requirements.

At least 14 states have introduced bills that would make it harder for parents to gain certain types of vaccination exemptions.

While activity around vaccination law isn't unusual in state legislatures, the number of bills introduced in just a matter of weeks is striking, and some observers say the bills may have more traction, given all the attention from the measles outbreak this year.