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This bill adds a new section to the Texas Health and Safety Code that prohibits healthcare providers from discriminating against patients based on their vaccination status. Specifically, the bill defines a "health care provider" as any facility or individual licensed to provide healthcare, including physicians. Under this proposed law, healthcare providers cannot deny or refuse to provide medical treatments, procedures, or services to an individual solely because of their vaccination status. If a healthcare provider violates this prohibition, they would be subject to a civil penalty of $50,000 for each violation. The Texas Attorney General would have the authority to bring legal action to enforce this penalty and could also recover attorney's fees and costs associated with the lawsuit. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving healthcare providers and the legal system time to prepare for its implementation.

Health and Social Services

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