Bill > SB1983

This bill proposes to add a new section to the Texas Health and Safety Code that prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of products developed using mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) material for preventing or treating communicable diseases. The bill defines mRNA material as a substance that introduces messenger RNA corresponding to a viral protein, effectively creating a blanket ban on mRNA-based medical products like vaccines or treatments. The proposed legislation would make it illegal for any person or entity in Texas to produce, sell, or distribute such products, with the new law set to take effect on September 1, 2025. This bill appears to be a direct response to mRNA vaccines developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly those created by pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer and Moderna, and would significantly restrict access to this type of medical technology within the state of Texas.

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