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Parental Rights Protection: COVID-19 Vaccinations for Minors

This bill aims to prohibit mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals under 18. It also requires written parental or guardian consent for minors to receive the vaccine. Schools imposing such mandates would lose federal funding.
Key points
Prohibits federal government and federally funded entities from mandating COVID-19 vaccines for individuals 18 and younger.
Requires prior written informed consent from a parent or guardian for COVID-19 vaccination of minors.
Schools mandating COVID-19 vaccines for students 18 and younger will lose certain federal education funds.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3184
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2021-11-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Parental Rights Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3184.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits federal government and federally funded entities from mandating COVID-19 vaccines for individuals 18 and younger.
  • Requires prior written informed consent from a parent or guardian for COVID-19 vaccination of minors.
  • Schools mandating COVID-19 vaccines for students 18 and younger will lose certain federal education funds.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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