Texas HB1468 mandates vaccine exemption procedures for individuals based on conscience or religious beliefs in certain health care facilities.

Texas HB1468 amends the Health and Safety Code to require that policies for vaccine-preventable diseases implemented by certain health care facilities include procedures for exemptions based on reasons of conscience or religious belief. The bill also mandates that health care facilities cannot reject such exemptions. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from all members elected to each house of the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1468 mandates vaccine exemption procedures for individuals based on conscience or religious beliefs in certain health care facilities.

Texas HB1468 amends the Health and Safety Code to require that policies for vaccine-preventable diseases implemented by certain health care facilities include procedures for exemptions based on reasons of conscience or religious belief. The bill also mandates that health care facilities cannot reject such exemptions. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from all members elected to each house of the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.