This bill prohibits Massachusetts state and local government entities from requiring COVID-19 vaccination for public services, facilities, or employment. It specifically bans termination for not receiving the vaccine in public sector jobs (including schools, towns, and water districts) and prohibits issuing "vaccine passports" or sharing vaccination records with third parties. The bill allows individuals to retain their personal CDC vaccination record cards but forbids government agencies from creating standardized verification systems. It applies to all public benefits, services, and facilities provided by Massachusetts or its political subdivisions. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1630) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide municipalities to opt out of fluoridation treatments. Public Health.
By Mr. Durant (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1517) of Julie Farrell, for legislation to ban artificial fluoridation schemes. Public Health.
By Mr. Mark (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1575) of Tim Jernigan-Smith, for legislation to provide municipalities to opt out of fluoridation treatments. Public Health.
By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 539) of Peter J. Durant, Daniel Seitz, and Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida relative to requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of entry. Emergency Preparedness and Management.
This bill prohibits public entities (like schools, hospitals, and government agencies) and private employers from mandating medical procedures, including vaccinations, through penalties, exclusion, or coercion. It allows public schools to require FDA-approved vaccines with a 3-year full approval history, while permitting religious and conscientious exemptions. Private employers may only require such vaccines if the vaccine has full FDA approval for at least three years, and they face civil liability for violations causing injury, medical costs, or job loss. The Attorney General and individuals can enforce the law through lawsuits, and the public health department must educate citizens about their rights and exemptions.
SD 1324 bans requiring proof of COVID-19, mRNA, or gene-altering procedure vaccination for entry to the Commonwealth, public buildings, schools (K-12 and colleges), or private businesses. It directly affects state agencies, public institutions, and both public and private businesses by prohibiting existing requirements for vaccination as a condition of entry, enrollment, campus access, or employment. The bill amends state law to explicitly forbid all such vaccination mandates across these settings, including places of public accommodation like restaurants and stores. This is a policy change eliminating current or future requirements for vaccination proof in the specified contexts.
By Representative Gaskey of Carver, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2431) of John R. Gaskey and others relative to prohibiting the requirement of certain vaccines. Public Health.
By Representative Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2376) of Nicholas A. Boldyga relative to mandating or compelling individuals to undergo medical procedures, including vaccination. Public Health.
