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HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 3480 FILED ON: 1/17/2025
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2376
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Nicholas A. Boldyga
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act to protect medical freedom.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :DATE ADDED:Nicholas A. Boldyga3rd Hampden1/17/2025 1 of 3
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 3480 FILED ON: 1/17/2025
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2376
By Representative Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2376) of
Nicholas A. Boldyga relative to mandating or compelling individuals to undergo medical
procedures, including vaccination. Public Health.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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An Act to protect medical freedom.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:
1 Section 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary:
2 (a) No public entity, including but not limited to state agencies, municipalities, public
3schools, colleges, or universities, shall mandate or compel any individual to undergo any medical
4procedure, including vaccination, by:
5 (1) Exclusion from services, facilities, benefits, or privileges, (2) Imposition of fines or
6penalties, (3) Threat of legal action, (4) Any other form of coercion or adverse action.
7 (b) Exception for Schools. Public schools may require vaccinations for enrollment
8provided:
9 (1) The vaccine has received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
10(FDA) for at least three (3) years.
11 (2) Exemptions are available and recognized for: 2 of 3
12 (i) Religious beliefs. (ii) Conscientious objections, where individuals have a sincerely
13held belief against the procedure.
14 Section 2. Restrictions on Private Entities
15 (a) No private entity shall require vaccination as a condition of employment unless:
16 (1) The vaccine has been fully approved by the FDA for at least three (3) years.
17 (b) Liability for Private Entities. Private entities that mandate vaccinations under
18conditions not meeting the criteria in Section 2(a) shall be liable in civil court for any damages or
19injuries directly resulting from such vaccination requirements. This liability includes:
20 (1) Actual damages for any injury or health deterioration caused by the vaccine. (2)
21Medical expenses related to such injuries. (3) Loss of employment or income if the mandate
22leads to termination or resignation.
23 Section 3. Definitions
24 As used in this act, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the
25context clearly requires otherwise:
26 (a) "Medical Procedure" means any act or intervention performed for the purpose of
27altering one's health status or physical condition, including but not limited to vaccinations,
28surgical procedures, or drug treatments.
29 (b) "Fully Approved" refers to vaccines that have received full licensure from the FDA,
30distinct from emergency use authorization.
31 Section 4. Enforcement 3 of 3
32 (a) The Attorney General of Massachusetts shall enforce this act and may seek injunctive
33relief against any public or private entity violating its provisions.
34 (b) Private individuals may also bring civil actions for violations of this act, seeking
35damages or injunctive relief.
36 Section 5. Public Education
37 The Department of Public Health shall be responsible for educating the public about their
38rights under this act, including the availability of exemptions and the implications of vaccine
39mandates.