Texas HB3957 prohibits discrimination against children based on immunization status in healthcare settings.

Texas HB3957 prohibits healthcare practitioners and facilities from denying or refusing to provide healthcare services to children based on their immunization status, except during public health disasters or emergencies. Health benefit plan issuers are also barred from affecting coverage based on immunization status. Violators face administrative penalties and potential license suspension or revocation. Parents or guardians can file complaints and bring civil actions for violations, seeking compensatory damages, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, and court costs.

Texas HB3957 prohibits discrimination against children based on immunization status in healthcare settings.

Texas HB3957 prohibits healthcare practitioners and facilities from denying or refusing to provide healthcare services to children based on their immunization status, except during public health disasters or emergencies. Health benefit plan issuers are also barred from affecting coverage based on immunization status. Violators face administrative penalties and potential license suspension or revocation. Parents or guardians can file complaints and bring civil actions for violations, seeking compensatory damages, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, and court costs.