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TX SB2422
Bill
Status
5/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bob Hall
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Texas Medical Board from investigating or disciplining medical professionals for prescribing or advocating ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine, or budesonide for COVID-19 prevention or treatment
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Bars the Board from taking action against practitioners for making statements about mask efficacy in preventing COVID-19 transmission
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Protects practitioners from discipline for failing to wear or require masks, except in areas where masking was customary before the pandemic (such as operating rooms)
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Requires the Board to review and expunge by December 1, 2025, all records created on or after January 1, 2020, related to investigations or disciplinary actions containing the words "budesonide," "hydroxychloroquine," "ivermectin," or "mask"
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Mandates the Board to vacate any disciplinary actions and rescind any punitive actions associated with expunged records
Legislative Description
Relating to investigations and disciplinary or punitive action by the Texas Medical Board regarding certain treatments or practices regarding COVID-19 and to the required expungement of certain records.
Occupational Regulation
Last Action
Referred to Public Health
5/8/2025