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TX HB383

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Brian Harrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits private employers from adopting or enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates for any reason, including as a condition of employment, contract positions, or admission

  • Expands the scope of protected individuals from specifically "employees, contractors, and applicants" to any "person" affected by an employer's vaccine mandate

  • Prohibits employers from taking adverse actions (punishing, alienating, or otherwise negatively affecting) against any person who refuses COVID-19 vaccination

  • Allows any person who experiences adverse action from an employer in violation of this chapter to file a complaint with the commission

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative approval, otherwise becomes effective September 1, 2025; applies only to conduct occurring after the effective date

Legislative Description

Relating to prohibiting a private employer from adopting or enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates; authorizing an administrative penalty.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

2/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development2/28/2025

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