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This bill seeks to prohibit the administration of gene-based vaccines for infectious diseases in Montana, specifically targeting mRNA vaccines. The proposed legislation defines gene-based vaccines as those developed using mRNA, modified mRNA, self-amplifying mRNA, or DNA technologies. Under the bill, any person who provides or administers such a vaccine would be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a $500 fine for each incident. Additionally, healthcare professionals who violate this prohibition would face potential review of their professional license by the appropriate licensure board within the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. The bill includes several "whereas" clauses citing concerns about mRNA vaccine safety, including alleged risks of deaths, disabilities, potential genomic integration, and lack of long-term studies. Notably, the bill explicitly excludes gene therapy products used to treat cancer or genetic disorders from its definition of prohibited vaccines. The legislation is intended to be codified as part of Title 45, Chapter 5 of Montana state law, representing a significant regulatory approach to mRNA vaccine administration within the state.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC1463