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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Mar 17, 2025
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Mar 17, 2025
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Referred to Health & Human Services
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Hall
RRepublican
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