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Banning Vaccine Passports and Protecting Against COVID-19 Vaccination Discrimination.

This Act aims to shield citizens from discrimination in employment and public services based on their COVID-19 vaccination status. It establishes strict privacy rules for vaccination records, prohibiting the federal government from creating vaccine passports and mandating the destruction of collected data. Furthermore, it reinforces the right to informed consent for vaccinations, especially those authorized only under emergency use.
Key points
Federal government is prohibited from creating or collaborating on vaccine passports or tracking databases for COVID-19 vaccination status.
Stronger medical privacy: Vaccination records are protected under HIPAA, and individuals can request the deletion of their status information from databases.
Discrimination based on vaccination status is banned in employment, public accommodations, and access to federal/public services (including voting rights).
Informed consent is required for receiving vaccines authorized solely under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), with civil and criminal penalties for privacy violations.
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Print number: 118_S_181
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2023-01-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Vaccine Passports Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_181.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal government is prohibited from creating or collaborating on vaccine passports or tracking databases for COVID-19 vaccination status.
  • Stronger medical privacy: Vaccination records are protected under HIPAA, and individuals can request the deletion of their status information from databases.
  • Discrimination based on vaccination status is banned in employment, public accommodations, and access to federal/public services (including voting rights).
  • Informed consent is required for receiving vaccines authorized solely under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), with civil and criminal penalties for privacy violations.
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 2025-12-26.

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