The proposed bill establishes a new legal framework allowing individuals who suffer injuries from vaccines to file a lawsuit against entities that mandated the vaccine as a condition of employment, licensing, or compensation, provided that these entities have received state or federal funding. This new section aims to create a cause of action specifically for vaccine-related injuries, thereby expanding the legal recourse available to affected individuals.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 39-71-411 of the Montana Code Annotated to clarify that the exclusive remedy provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act do not apply in cases of vaccine-related injuries as outlined in the new section. This amendment ensures that individuals injured by vaccines can pursue legal action outside the typical workers' compensation framework, thereby holding employers accountable under specific circumstances. The bill also includes a codification instruction indicating that the new section will be integrated into Title 27, chapter 1, part 5 of the Montana Code.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-71-411