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 "adverse action" to include actions taken against "a person" rather than just employees or applicants. It explicitly states that employers cannot require individuals to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for any reason, including as a condition of employment, contract position, or admission.

Additionally, the bill prohibits employers from taking adverse actions against individuals who refuse to be vaccinated and allows those individuals to file complaints with the commission if they experience such actions. The changes made by this Act will only apply to conduct or adverse actions occurring after its effective date. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature or on September 1, 2025, if it does not achieve that vote.

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