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TX SB91

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hall

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows employees (or their legal representatives if deceased or incapacitated) to sue employers for damages resulting from adverse health events caused by employer-mandated vaccinations

  • Overrides Section 408.001 of the Labor Code, which typically limits employee lawsuits against employers covered by workers' compensation

  • Exempts employers from liability if they accept exemptions for employees based on reasons of conscience (including religious beliefs) and medical contraindication certified by a physician

  • Permits courts to award reasonable attorney's fees and court costs to employees who prevail in these lawsuits

  • Applies only to causes of action accruing on or after the effective date, with immediate effect if passed by two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise

Legislative Description

Relating to employer civil liability for a vaccine requirement imposed on the employer's employees.

Business & Commerce

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/3/2025

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