Bill > H2376

This bill aims to protect medical freedom by establishing strict limitations on vaccine and medical procedure mandates across public and private entities in Massachusetts. The legislation prohibits public entities like state agencies, schools, and universities from compelling individuals to undergo medical procedures, including vaccinations, through methods such as exclusion from services, imposing fines, threatening legal action, or using other coercive tactics. For public schools, vaccine requirements are only permitted for immunizations that have received full FDA approval for at least three years, with mandatory exemptions for religious beliefs and conscientious objections. Similarly, private employers are restricted from requiring vaccinations as a condition of employment unless the vaccine has been fully FDA-approved for at least three years. The bill introduces significant liability provisions for private entities that mandate vaccinations not meeting these criteria, allowing individuals to seek civil damages for vaccine-related injuries, medical expenses, and employment losses. The Attorney General is tasked with enforcing the act, and private individuals are empowered to bring civil actions for violations. Additionally, the Department of Public Health must develop public education programs to inform residents about their rights under this medical freedom legislation.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2376