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TX HB81
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
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Introduced
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
04/17/2023
04/17/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Freedom Act, aims to protect the right of individuals residing in Texas to provide or withhold consent for any medical treatment, including COVID-19 vaccinations. The bill prohibits any person from compelling or coercing an individual into obtaining a COVID-19 vaccine against their preference, and requires healthcare providers to obtain informed consent before administering a COVID-19 vaccine. The bill also provides exemptions for individuals employed by or receiving services in healthcare facilities from COVID-19 vaccination requirements based on sincerely held religious beliefs or recognized medical conditions. The bill aligns with federal regulations and allows the state attorney general to seek injunctive relief against any violations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (41)
James Frank (R)*,
Brian Harrison (R)*,
Venton Jones (D)*,
Stephanie Klick (R)*,
Steve Allison (R),
Doc Anderson (R),
Cecil Bell (R),
Keith Bell (R),
Ben Bumgarner (R),
Briscoe Cain (R),
David Cook (R),
Charles Cunningham (R),
Mano DeAyala (R),
Mark Dorazio (R),
Frederick Frazier (R),
Gary Gates (R),
Stan Gerdes (R),
Ryan Guillen (R),
Caroline Harris Davila (R),
Carrie Isaac (R),
Jacey Jetton (R),
Stan Kitzman (R),
Jeff Leach (R),
Terri Leo-Wilson (R),
John Lujan (R),
Will Metcalf (R),
Candy Noble (R),
Angelia Orr (R),
Matt Schaefer (R),
Nate Schatzline (R),
Matt Shaheen (R),
Bryan Slaton (R),
Reggie Smith (R),
David Spiller (R),
Valoree Swanson (R),
Carl Tepper (R),
Kronda Thimesch (R),
Steve Toth (R),
Ellen Troxclair (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Terry Wilson (R),
Last Action
Committee report sent to Calendars (on 04/28/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB81 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00081H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/HB00081H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00081H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00081I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00081I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00081I.pdf |
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