MA S1227

Establishes a fundamental right to bodily autonomy and self-determination in health decisions for individuals and their minor children under Massachusetts and U.S. constitutional principles

Prohibits public or private entities from mandating, requiring, or coercing any person to accept health-related interventions, including vaccinations, mask-wearing, social distancing, contact tracing, medical testing, or sharing of medical information—even during emergencies

Defines "coercion" broadly to include conditioning employment, education access, daycare, travel, religious participation, or sports involvement on acceptance of health interventions

Creates private right of action allowing individuals to sue for injunctions, actual damages, punitive damages for willful violations, federal civil rights claims under 42 USC 1983, and employment reinstatement with back pay plus 10% interest

Exempts drug/alcohol testing, medical testing for vehicle licenses, bona fide occupational health requirements (excluding vaccines and gene therapy), and involuntary psychiatric commitments under existing state law