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 Bill Status of HB3853  104th General Assembly

Short Description:  PROTECT MEDICAL EQUIP FREEDOM

House Sponsors
Rep. Hoan Huynh - Theresa Mah, Michelle Mussman, Amy Briel, Michael Crawford, Gregg Johnson, Barbara Hernandez, Nicolle Grasse, Edgar González, Jr., Kevin John Olickal, Nabeela Syed and Will Guzzardi

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Protective Medical Equipment Freedom Act. Provides that every individual has the right to wear protective medical equipment in any place of public accommodation where they have a lawful right to be without obligation to disclose health status or any other protected information, and no person, entity, or authority shall deny, restrict, or infringe upon this right. Operators and public officials shall not discriminate against or penalize medical device wearers for exercising their right to wear protective medical equipment. Discrimination under this Act includes, but is not limited to: denial of service; eviction from premises; any form of harassment to remove or refrain from wearing such equipment for any amount of time; and specified actions taken by employers. Sets forth provisions concerning protection against retaliation; exceptions for security requirements and operational safety; enforcement by the Attorney General; and penalties for violating the Act. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/7/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Hoan Huynh
  2/18/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
  2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
  2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/20/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
  2/20/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
  2/20/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
  2/20/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
  3/11/2025HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
  3/12/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
  3/14/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
  3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  3/24/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
  3/24/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  3/24/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
  3/24/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

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