HB3853Introduced in the House
PROTECT MEDICAL EQUIP FREEDOM
Introduced by Hoan Huynh, District 13
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Hoan Huynh
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
To Civil Procedure & Tort Liability Subcommittee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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