Legislative Updates
Louisiana’s 2025 Regular Legislative Session runs April 14th through June 12th! Together, we can advocate for our kids, families, schools, friends & neighbors and hold our elected officials accountable to the pro-vaccine majority in our state.
Together, we can protect our communities from vaccine preventable diseases!
Legislation Filed:
HB 377 (Rep. Owen): Authorizes individuals to refuse certain medical treatments under EUA - OPPOSE
House Health & Welfare Committee
prohibit requirements for vaccines, clinical tests, and other medical treatments authorized under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).
Includes punitive measures against healthcare providers designed to discourage them from recommending or administering life-saving EUA-approved interventions and undermines Louisiana’s emergency preparedness.
HB 555 (Reps. Amedee & McCormick): Provides relative to medical intervention "Medical Freedom Act" - OPPOSE
House Health & Welfare Committee
Conflates public health with discrimination and would prohibit government and private entities—including schools and businesses—from requiring medical interventions, including vaccines.
Threatens basic public health practices that have long protected communities from outbreaks of infectious disease like measles and polio.
Imposes a $5,000 minimum statutory penalty per violation, opening the door to costly litigation.
HB 629 (Rep. Galle): Provides with respect to informed consent for medical intervention "Medical Freedom and Informed Consent Act" - OPPOSE
House Health & Welfare Committee
Prohibits requiring any vaccines, including those that prevent measles and polio.
Limits access to vaccines and other medical interventions by preventing mature minors from consenting for themselves.
Introduces statutory damages of at least $5,000 and option for civil penalties.