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PA HB286

PA HB286
Providing for informed consent for vaccinations and for penalties.


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Introduced
04/08/2021
In Committee
04/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act providing for informed consent for vaccinations and for penalties.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the Informed Consent Protection Act, aims to protect the right of patients and parents/guardians to make informed decisions about vaccinations. It prohibits health care practitioners or facilities from discriminating against or harassing patients who choose to delay or decline vaccinations. The bill also bars health insurers from denying coverage or increasing premiums based on vaccination choices. Additionally, it prohibits health care providers from accepting payments or bonuses from insurance or pharmaceutical companies for patient vaccinations, and it prevents child protective services from investigating parents solely for declining vaccinations. The bill establishes penalties, including fines and license revocation, for violations. It also requires the Department of Health to publish a summary of patient rights and requires health care providers to inform patients of their rights and how to file complaints.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Referred to HEALTH (on 04/08/2021)

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