Bill > HB1079

This bill establishes the Vaccine Transparency and Informed Consent Act in Oklahoma, requiring healthcare providers to provide comprehensive, detailed information about vaccines before administration. Specifically, providers must give patients a written document listing all vaccine ingredients, explaining the testing and development process, and outlining potential health risks, including data from clinical trials and adverse event reporting systems. The document must also describe vaccine exemption options and the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Healthcare providers must allow patients sufficient time to review the materials, answer questions clearly, and obtain written informed consent that confirms the patient understands the information and voluntarily chooses to accept, decline, or defer the vaccine. Providers who fail to comply can face civil penalties up to $1,000 for documentation failures and $5,000 for administering vaccines without proper consent, with potential additional disciplinary actions like license suspension. The bill also mandates that all related documentation remain confidential under HIPAA and other privacy laws, and it includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the act is found invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable. The act is set to become effective on November 1, 2025.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1079&Session=2600