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TX HB84
TX HB84Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
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Introduced
10/06/2023
10/06/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/07/2023
11/07/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature 3rd Special Session
Bill Summary
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits any person from compelling or coercing an individual residing in Texas to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine against their preference. It requires healthcare providers to obtain informed consent before administering a COVID-19 vaccine to an individual, and prohibits them from taking adverse action against an individual for refusing or failing to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine. The bill also allows the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief against violations and provides for damages against healthcare providers who fail to obtain informed consent. The bill aims to protect individual liberties and the principle of informed consent in medical decisions related to COVID-19 vaccines.
Sponsors (7)
Briscoe Cain (R)*,
Frederick Frazier (R)*,
Terri Leo-Wilson (R)*,
Kronda Thimesch (R)*,
Ben Bumgarner (R),
Caroline Harris Davila (R),
Steve Toth (R),
Last Action
Filed (on 10/06/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=883&Bill=HB84 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/883/billtext/html/HB00084I.htm |
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