HB 2872 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information; providing a civil penalty.

This bill prohibits Texas health authorities from disclosing an individual's vaccination or immunization records without their written or electronic consent, except when sharing with healthcare providers under existing privacy laws. It specifically bans using such records to encourage vaccine uptake or distribute vaccine-related educational materials. Violations could result in civil penalties of $2,000 to $50,000 per incident, enforceable by the Attorney General. The law directly affects health departments, healthcare providers, and any entity handling vaccination data.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 19, 2025 Last action Mar 19, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025
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