Texas SB2119 allows medical and veterinary students to opt out of certain immunizations based on conscience or religious beliefs.

Texas SB2119 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow students enrolled in medical or veterinary schools to decline immunizations if they submit an affidavit stating their reasons of conscience, including religious beliefs. The bill defines "medical school" and "school of veterinary medicine" and specifies that the exemption applies starting with the 2025-2026 academic year. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2119 allows medical and veterinary students to opt out of certain immunizations based on conscience or religious beliefs.

Texas SB2119 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow students enrolled in medical or veterinary schools to decline immunizations if they submit an affidavit stating their reasons of conscience, including religious beliefs. The bill defines "medical school" and "school of veterinary medicine" and specifies that the exemption applies starting with the 2025-2026 academic year. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.