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This bill amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to modify vaccine exemption policies for healthcare facilities. Specifically, the bill changes the language from "may" to "shall" regarding procedures for exempting covered individuals from required vaccines based on reasons of conscience, including religious beliefs. The bill adds a crucial provision that explicitly prohibits healthcare facilities from rejecting exemptions based on reasons of conscience or religious beliefs for any reason. This means that healthcare facilities must now provide and accept vaccine exemptions when individuals cite conscience or religious grounds, without the ability to deny such exemptions. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses of the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025. The legislation aims to strengthen individuals' rights to opt out of vaccine requirements in healthcare settings based on personal or religious convictions.

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