SB 1983 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the manufacture, sale, and distribution of products developed using mRNA material in the prevention or treatment of a communicable disease.

SB 1983 prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of products developed using mRNA material for preventing or treating communicable diseases (like flu or COVID-19). It directly affects companies producing or selling mRNA-based vaccines or treatments. The bill defines "mRNA material" as substances introducing messenger RNA corresponding to viral proteins. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, banning these products nationwide within Texas.
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Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Last action Mar 17, 2025
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