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TX HB383
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Brian Harrison
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AI Summary
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Prohibits private employers from adopting or enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates for any reason, including as a condition of employment, contract positions, or admission
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Expands the scope of protected individuals from specifically "employees, contractors, and applicants" to any "person" affected by an employer's vaccine mandate
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Prohibits employers from taking adverse actions (punishing, alienating, or otherwise negatively affecting) against any person who refuses COVID-19 vaccination
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Allows any person who experiences adverse action from an employer in violation of this chapter to file a complaint with the commission
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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