House Bill No. by Representative Galle, known as the "Louisiana Medical Freedom Act," aims to protect individuals' rights to make autonomous decisions regarding medical interventions without facing discrimination or exclusion from public and private entities. The bill prohibits business and government entities from denying access to services, employment, or educational opportunities based on a person's medical intervention status, including their refusal to receive vaccines or other medical treatments. It also specifies that schools and educational institutions cannot mandate medical interventions for attendance or participation in activities, while still complying with existing immunization laws.

Additionally, the bill repeals existing requirements related to immunization and school attendance, specifically R.S. 17:170(F), which allowed for the exclusion of unimmunized students during outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. The proposed law includes provisions for enforcement, allowing the attorney general or local prosecutors to take action against violations, and mandates that individuals cannot be penalized for declining medical interventions. Personal protective equipment may still be required for occupational safety, but cannot be enforced solely based on emergency use authorizations.

Statutes affected:
HB1041 Original: 17:170(F)