Bill > HB3392

This bill adds a new section to the Texas Health and Safety Code that prohibits health care providers (defined as any facility or individual licensed to provide health care) from discriminating against patients based on their vaccination status. Specifically, health care providers cannot deny or refuse to provide medical treatments, procedures, or services to an individual because of whether they have been vaccinated or not. Any health care provider who violates this provision would be subject to a significant civil penalty of $50,000 for each violation, with the state's attorney general empowered to bring legal action to enforce the rule and recover associated legal fees and costs. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving health care providers and the legal system time to prepare for the new regulation. The legislation aims to ensure that patients receive equal medical treatment regardless of their vaccination history, preventing potential discrimination based on immunization status.

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