H 2974 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

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
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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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

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