Bill > HB4272

This bill amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to update requirements and prohibited uses of information contained in the state's immunization registry. The key provisions include: - Requiring written or electronic consent from an individual (or their legal representative) to include their immunization information in the registry, with a process to verify consent and allow individuals to withdraw consent. The consent requirement applies to all individuals, not just those under 18 years of age. - Establishing a process for employers of first responders and immediate family members of first responders to access immunization information in the registry. - Requiring the development of a secure portal for individuals to request exclusion of their immunization records from the registry. - Prohibiting state and local government entities, as well as businesses, from using information from the registry to issue "vaccine passports" or require customers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. - Prohibiting employers from discriminating against employees based on their COVID-19 vaccination status. The bill aims to balance the public health purpose of the immunization registry with individual privacy rights and concerns over potential misuse of vaccination information.

Health and Social Services

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