PROTECT MEDICAL EQUIP FREEDOM
Sponsored By: Hoan Huynh (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Creates the Protective Medical Equipment Freedom Act. Provides that every individual has the right to wear protective medical equipment in any place of public accommodation where they have a lawful right to be without obligation to disclose health status or any other protected information, and no person, entity, or authority shall deny, restrict, or infringe upon this right. Operators and public officials shall not discriminate against or penalize medical device wearers for exercising their right to wear protective medical equipment. Discrimination under this Act includes, but is not limited to: denial of service; eviction from premises; any form of harassment to remove or refrain from wearing such equipment for any amount of time; and specified actions taken by employers. Sets forth provisions concerning protection against retaliation; exceptions for security requirements and operational safety; enforcement by the Attorney General; and penalties for violating the Act. Effective immediately.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Hoan Huynh
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Abdelnasser Rashid
Democratic • House
Amy Briel
Democratic • House
Anne Stava
Democratic • House
Barbara Hernandez
Democratic • House
Camille Y. Lilly
Democratic • House
Edgar González, Jr.
Democratic • House
Gregg Johnson
Democratic • House
Kevin John Olickal
Democratic • House
Michael Crawford
Democratic • House
Michelle Mussman
Democratic • House
Nabeela Syed
Democratic • House
Nicolle Grasse
Democratic • House
Theresa Mah
Democratic • House
Will Guzzardi
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2026HouseTo Civil Procedure & Tort Liability Subcommittee
3/19/2026HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
3/12/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
5/29/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
4/3/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
3/24/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
3/24/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
3/24/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
3/24/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/21/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
3/14/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
3/12/2025HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
3/11/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
2/20/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
2/20/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
2/20/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
2/20/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/18/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
2/18/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Hoan Huynh
2/7/2025House
Bill Text
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