SB 1618: Declarations of a Public Health Emergency
GENERAL BILL by Yarborough
Declarations of a Public Health Emergency; Providing that the administration of vaccines is not included within the meaning of the terms “treat,” “treated,” or “treatment” as they relate to public health emergencies; revising provisions related to the expiration and renewal of declarations of a public health emergency; authorizing an individual to refuse examination, testing, or treatment under a State Health Officer’s order during a public health emergency by submitting a written refusal to the State Health Officer, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2023
Last Action: 5/5/2023 Senate - Died in Health Policy
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/5/2023 Senate - Died in Health Policy
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Health Policy (HP)
- Judiciary (JU)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2023 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 3/9/2023 | Senate |
• Referred to Health Policy; Judiciary; Rules |
| 3/14/2023 | Senate |
• Introduced |
| 5/5/2023 | Senate |
• Died in Health Policy |
