Bill H.61 aims to establish and protect the rights of individuals in Vermont regarding bodily autonomy and health care decision-making. It introduces a new chapter in the Vermont Statutes, specifically Chapter 15, which recognizes each person's right to make their own health care decisions and to accept or refuse any medical intervention, treatment, or vaccine based on their personal, religious, or conscientious beliefs. The bill explicitly prohibits any form of coercion or interference from the state, employers, organizations, and other entities in relation to these rights, ensuring that individuals cannot be denied or restricted in their employment, education, or other areas of life based on their health care choices.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes that these rights remain intact regardless of any public health emergencies or related statutes that may arise. It allows individuals who experience harm due to violations of these rights to seek legal recourse in Superior Court for damages and other forms of relief. The act is set to take effect upon passage, reinforcing the commitment to uphold personal autonomy in health care decisions within the state.