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TX HB943

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Briscoe Cain

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from compelling or coercing an individual lawfully residing in Texas into obtaining a COVID-19 vaccine, including FDA-approved or authorized vaccines

  • Requires health care providers to obtain informed consent before administering any COVID-19 vaccine; consent is deemed invalid if the individual was compelled or coerced into vaccination

  • Prohibits adverse actions or penalties of any kind against individuals who refuse or fail to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine

  • Authorizes the Texas Attorney General to seek injunctive relief against violators of the law

  • Establishes civil liability of at least $5,000 in damages against health care providers who administer COVID-19 vaccines without informed consent, plus recovery of attorney's fees, court costs, and other litigation expenses

  • Takes effect immediately upon two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, or September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to informed consent before the provision of certain medical treatments involving COVID-19 vaccination.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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