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LA HB629

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jay Galle

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Medical Freedom and Informed Consent Act" requiring healthcare providers to obtain informed consent before administering any medical intervention, except in medical emergencies

  • Requires providers to give patients or guardians the Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) before administering vaccinations and document receipt and consent in medical records

  • Prohibits employers and business entities (public or private) from requiring medical interventions as a condition of employment, enrollment, admission, or service

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare4/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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