Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

42 U.S.C. § 300b–2

Voluntary participation by individuals

The participation by any individual in any program or portion thereof under this part shall be wholly voluntary and shall not be a prerequisite to eligibility for or receipt of any other service or assistance from, or to participation in, any other program.

July 1, 1944, ch. 373Pub. L. 94–278, title IV, § 403(a)90 Stat. 408(, title XI, § 1103, as added , , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XI, § 1103Pub. L. 92–294, § 3(c)86 Stat. 138Pub. L. 92–414, § 4(3)86 Stat. 652Pub. L. 94–278, title IV, § 403(a)90 Stat. 407A prior section 300b–2, , as added , , ; amended , , , was identical to this section, prior to repeal by , , .