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S 167 118th Congress Senate Crime and Law Enforcement Cardiovascular and respiratory health Civil actions and liability Health information and medical records Immunology and vaccination Infectious and parasitic diseases Right of privacy

No Vaccine Mandates Act of 2023

Introduced: January 31, 2023 Introduced by: Cruz, Ted Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 31, 2023
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No Vaccine Mandates Act of 2023

This bill creates a federal statutory framework to govern restrictions and requirements related to COVID-19 vaccinations.

First, the bill temporarily prohibits (1) requiring an individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, or (2) administering a COVID-19 vaccine to a minor or other individual who lacks the capacity to consent without the consent of a parent or guardian. A violation is subject to criminal penalties.

Second, the bill requires any person who administers a COVID-19 vaccine to provide a potential recipient with certain information about the risks associated with the vaccine so the potential recipient can make an informed decision.

Third, the bill generally prohibits the public disclosure of an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status without express, written consent. A violation is subject to criminal and civil penalties.

This bill does not preempt state or local laws that provide greater privacy protection than these provisions.

What's happening now January 31, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 167: No Vaccine Mandates Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-167/
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"S. 167: No Vaccine Mandates Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-167/.
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S. 167, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-167/.
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