NHFA generally doesn’t directly support health mandates which direct people or force them to do something that impacts their health, or conditional mandates (where a mandate is supposedly okay under certain conditions). We also don’t support using labeling techniques on potentially dangerous health products, as opposed to banning them, or outright bans that limit people’s choices. Yet for certain technologies, our society has decided that a ban is best, e.g. the pesticide DDT. In a recent January 15, 2025 example, the FDA outright banned Red Dye No. 3, but not until over 30 years after studies had found it may cause cancer in animals.
Today we report on recently filed bills that aim to limit the use of mRNA and similar technologies around the USA. And while it is an individual choice to receive an mRNA vaccine, downstream impacts on health freedom could come into play via shedding, changes to the genetics of future generations, or mRNA products in our food supply.
No gene-altering procedure mandates
Massachusetts HD635 would mean that no proof of a COVID-19 vaccine, mRNA vaccine, or gene-altering procedure could be required for entry to the Commonwealth, entry to a public building, attendance at schools and universities, or access to public accommodations. And public entities could not require any business to request such proof from patrons.
mRNA bans
Iowa SF360: Bans gene-based vaccines
No person shall administer any gene-based vaccine in the state. Violation is a misdemeanor. Licensing boards to review licenses of people who violate. “Gene-based vaccine” includes mRNA, modRNA, and DNA technology.
Montana HB371: Under this proposal, no person may provide or administer a gene-based vaccine for infectious diseases to any human. mRNA included in definition of gene-based therapy. Criminal penalties for violation
Texas HB3737: Prohibition on mRNA COVID-19 vaccination A person may not advertise, prescribe, deliver, administer, or use a vaccine intended to prevent COVID-19 if the vaccine contains mRNA material.
Texas SB1887: Prohibition of immunization with mRNA
A person may not administer a product containing mRNA for purposes of immunization. mRNA may be used to treat cancer or a genetic disorder.
mRNA paused for study
New York AB4798: Prohibiting the administration of COVID19 mRNA vaccinations
The administration of COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations is prohibited until the department of health analyzes any existing data and concludes that the benefits of such vaccine outweigh the risks. Studies required prior to any resumption of mRNA vaccinations.
Ten-year bans
Idaho SB1036: Doug Cameron Act.
Bans administration of human gene therapy products for ten years for any infective disease indication. Definition includes, but is not limited to, mRNA-type products.
Kentucky HB469: No person may administer any human gene therapy product for any infectious disease indication. Includes RNA, plasmids, and other gene-based products. Does not apply to human gene therapy products utilized for the treatment of cancer or genetic disorders. Expires 2035.
Labeling of gene therapy products
Missouri SB252: Any product that is created to act as a gene therapy, or which could alter genetic material, must be labeled as such. Transmissible medical interventions require the consent of all people affected.
South Carolina HB3096: Gene therapy products to be labelled “Potential Gene Therapy Product” or “Gene Therapy Product.” The latter is defined as any product with any capacity to alter, interfere with, or otherwise act in any manner similar or equivalent to genes. Any product that may infect or transmit to a person requires informed consent from all people who may be exposed. Other provisions.
Texas SB119: No person may sell any food injected with an mRNA vaccine or any food derived therefrom unless it is labelled as such. Livestock specifically included.