Texas SB407 mandates that health care facilities' vaccine policies include exemptions based on conscience or religious beliefs.

SB407 amends the Health and Safety Code to require that policies for vaccine-preventable diseases at certain health care facilities include procedures for exemptions based on reasons of conscience, including religious beliefs. Facilities cannot reject such exemptions. The act takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise it becomes effective September 1, 2025.

Texas SB407 mandates that health care facilities' vaccine policies include exemptions based on conscience or religious beliefs.

SB407 amends the Health and Safety Code to require that policies for vaccine-preventable diseases at certain health care facilities include procedures for exemptions based on reasons of conscience, including religious beliefs. Facilities cannot reject such exemptions. The act takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise it becomes effective September 1, 2025.