Bill > HB629

This bill establishes the "Medical Freedom and Informed Consent Act" to protect individuals' rights to make voluntary, informed decisions about medical interventions. The legislation defines key terms such as healthcare providers (which includes a wide range of medical professionals and facilities), medical interventions (including treatments, procedures, vaccinations, and research), and informed consent (a voluntary decision made with full disclosure and free from coercion). The bill requires healthcare providers to obtain informed consent before administering any medical intervention, with specific provisions for vaccinations that mandate providing a Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) and documenting patient acknowledgment. The legislation prohibits discrimination against individuals who refuse medical interventions, barring employers and businesses from making medical interventions a condition of employment, enrollment, or service. Healthcare providers are expressly forbidden from compelling patients to receive vaccinations or treatments as a condition of care. Violations of these provisions can result in statutory damages of at least $5,000 per violation, with potential civil remedies including damages, attorney fees, and injunctive relief. The attorney general is tasked with establishing a reporting system to document and investigate potential violations of the act.

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