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LA HB629
Bill
Status
4/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jay Galle
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Medical Freedom and Informed Consent Act" requiring healthcare providers to obtain informed consent before administering any medical intervention, except in medical emergencies
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Requires providers to give patients or guardians the Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) before administering vaccinations and document receipt and consent in medical records
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Prohibits employers and business entities (public or private) from requiring medical interventions as a condition of employment, enrollment, admission, or service
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Prohibits healthcare providers from requiring vaccinations as a condition to be a patient or to receive medical treatment, including cancer treatment, transfusions, or organ transplants
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Establishes penalties of at least $5,000 per violation for healthcare providers who violate the law, plus civil remedies including damages, attorney fees, and injunctive relief; requires the attorney general to establish a violation reporting system
Legislative Description
Provides with respect to informed consent for medical interventions (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
HEALTH CARE
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
4/14/2025