Round voting button logo

S.2565

Requires written consent by recipient or parent before vaccine and prohibits discrimination against those who don't vaccinate and fines up to $25,000 for violation. Also prohibits DCYF from investigating their for failure to vaccinate their child.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2565 mandates written consent for vaccinations, prohibits discrimination against non-vaccinators, and limits DCYF investigations.

Rhode Island S2565, known as "The Rhode Island Informed Consent Protection Act," requires practitioners to obtain written consent before administering vaccines. It prohibits discrimination against individuals who refuse or delay vaccinations, including by employers, insurers, and healthcare providers. The act also imposes fines of up to $25,000 for violations and restricts the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) from investigating parents for not vaccinating their children.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDDDDD
6
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services