The 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, Chapter 15, to Title 18 of the Vermont Statutes, which explicitly recognizes each individual's right to make their own health care decisions and to accept or refuse any medical intervention, testing, treatment, or vaccine based on personal, religious, or conscientious beliefs. The bill prohibits any interference with these rights by the state, its agencies, employers, and other entities, ensuring that individuals cannot be denied or restricted in their rights based on their health care choices.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes that these rights remain intact regardless of any existing statutes or rules related to public health emergencies or outbreaks. 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.