The majority of New York voters want to end religious exemptions for childhood vaccinations as the country battles a historic measles outbreak that has hit the state harder than any other, according to a recent poll.

The Siena College Research Institute on Monday released data showing that 84% of New Yorkers polled favored ending the exception. This percentage has risen by 6 points since April, the polling institute, based in New York, said.

New Yorkers overwhelmingly support legislation requiring parents to vaccinate their children regardless of religious beliefs. More than three-quarters of voters from every party and region support it, Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg said.