An Act relative to employee protections
HD 2301 prohibits Massachusetts state and local government entities from requiring COVID-19 vaccination for access to public facilities, services, or benefits, or for employment (including termination for non-vaccination). It bans government agencies from issuing or using "vaccine passports" to verify vaccination status for third parties, though individuals may keep CDC vaccination record cards. The bill directly affects public employees and residents accessing public services under state/local government jurisdiction. It takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 30, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Service
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alyson Sullivan-Almeida
RRepublican
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