H 182 Vermont House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An act relating to bodily autonomy and health care decision making

This bill adds a new chapter to Vermont law that recognizes an individual's right to make their own health care decisions and refuse medical interventions, testing, or vaccines based on their religious, conscientious, or personal beliefs. It prohibits government agencies, employers, schools, healthcare providers, and other organizations from denying services, restricting employment, or imposing conditions on anyone exercising this right, even during public health emergencies. The law also allows individuals who suffer harm from violations of these rights to sue for damages and legal fees in Superior Court.
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Feb 2023
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Introduced Feb 7, 2023 Last action Feb 7, 2023
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Feb 7, 2023
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