Bill > H2011

This bill proposes to add a new section to Massachusetts law that establishes broad protections for bodily autonomy and medical decision-making. The bill defines "coercion" as intimidating an individual into accepting a health-related intervention through psychological pressure, physical force, or threats, including making such interventions a condition of employment, education, or participation in various activities. "Health-related interventions" are extensively defined to include medical treatments, procedures, testing, vaccinations, genetic procedures, mask-wearing, social distancing, and data sharing. The bill establishes a fundamental right for individuals to make health decisions for themselves and their minor children, prohibiting any public or private entity from mandating or coercing health-related interventions, regardless of existing state or federal laws. Individuals who experience violations of these rights can seek legal remedies, including injunctions, damages (including punitive damages), and in employment cases, reinstatement with back pay. The bill does include limited exceptions for certain types of testing and medical evaluations, such as drug testing, occupational requirements (excluding vaccinations), and legal medical testing for vehicle licenses. The law is framed as an emergency measure intended to preserve public health by protecting individual medical autonomy.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2011