SB 95 — Relating to the administration of immunizations to children, including required written informed consent to those immunizations and civil liability for failure to obtain the consent; providing an administrative penalty.
Last action — Referred to Public Health: Apr 22 2025 3:20PM
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
The bill requires written consent for children's immunizations and establishes liability for non-compliance.
This legislation mandates that written informed consent is needed before administering immunizations to children. It also introduces civil liability for those who fail to obtain this consent.
What this means for you
- Families: This means families will need to provide written consent before their children receive immunizations.
Summary
Relating to the administration of immunizations to children, including required written informed consent to those immunizations and civil liability for failure to obtain the consent; providing an administrative penalty.
Bill Text
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Read SB 95 on the official Texas source →Action History
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Referred to Public Health
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Read first time
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Received from the Senate
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Reported engrossed
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Statement(s) submitted
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Record vote
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Passed
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Read 3rd time
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Record vote
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Rules suspended-Regular order of business
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Record vote
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Read 2nd time & passed to engrossment
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Record vote
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Rules suspended-Regular order of business
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Placed on intent calendar
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Committee report printed and distributed
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Reported favorably as substituted
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Vote taken in committee
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Considered in public hearing
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Co-author authorized
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Left pending in committee
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Testimony taken in committee
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Considered in public hearing
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Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
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Referred to Health & Human Services
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Read first time
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Filed
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Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Sponsors
- Bob Hall · Primary
- Kevin Sparks · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 95 do?
- Relating to the administration of immunizations to children, including required written informed consent to those immunizations and civil liability for failure to obtain the consent; providing an administrative penalty.
- Who sponsors SB 95?
- SB 95 is sponsored by Bob Hall and Kevin Sparks.
- What is the current status of SB 95?
- This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 95?
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