S. 2686 · 117th Congress
No Vaccine Mandates Act of 2021
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This bill creates a federal statutory framework to govern restrictions and requirements related to vaccinations.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Aug 9, 2021
No Vaccine Mandates Act of 2021
This bill creates a federal statutory framework to govern restrictions and requirements related to vaccinations.
Specifically, the bill prohibits (1) requiring individuals to receive a vaccination that has only received emergency use authorization or received emergency use authorization prior to full approval, or (2) administering such a vaccine to a minor or other individual who lacks the capacity to consent without the consent of a parent or guardian.
Additionally, the bill requires a medical provider who administers a COVID-19 vaccination to provide a potential recipient with certain information about the risks associated with the vaccine so the potential recipient can make an informed decision.
The bill authorizes civil actions for damages.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: No Vaccine Mandates Act of 2021
Latest action (Aug 9, 2021): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Aug 9, 2021
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.