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. It allows any person who experiences such adverse actions to file a complaint with the relevant commission. The changes made by this Act will apply only to actions occurring after its effective date, and the bill includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable. The Act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that vote is not achieved.

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