H.B. No. 383 is a legislative bill that seeks to prohibit private employers in Texas from adopting or enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The bill amends several sections of the Health and Safety Code, specifically redefining terms related to adverse actions taken by employers and clarifying that such actions cannot be taken against any person for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The bill also allows individuals who experience adverse actions due to their refusal to comply with vaccine mandates to file complaints with the appropriate commission.

Key amendments include the removal of specific references to employees, contractors, and applicants for employment, replacing them with the broader term "a person." Additionally, the bill explicitly states that employers cannot require vaccination for any reason, including as a condition of employment, contract position, or admission. The provisions of this Act will apply only to actions occurring after its effective date, and it includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the Act is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable. The Act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

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