S. 2686 · 117th Congress · Senate

No Vaccine Mandates Act of 2021

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced
Aug 9, 21
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. AUG 09, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. AUG 09, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Aug 10, 2021

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