Relates to the administration of the novel coronavirus/COVID-19 immunization
This bill prohibits state agencies from requiring or administering COVID-19 vaccines without specific legislative authorization. It directly affects students, workers, residents of group homes, and adults unable to make health decisions by banning mandatory vaccination in schools, workplaces, travel, public services, and group living facilities. Key provisions require parental consent for minors, guardian consent for incapacitated adults, and ban all evidence-of-vaccination requirements unless mandated by law. The bill also mandates healthcare providers to disclose vaccine ingredients and side effects before administration.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
Floor votes
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Total actions
2
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Rhoads
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
George Borrello
RRepublican/Conservative
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