HB8 Summary

• Prohibits employers, places of public accommodation, and occupational licensing boards from discriminating against individuals based on immunization status in hiring, advancement, compensation, services, or license issuance decisions.

• Defines "immunization status" as whether an individual has received or not received any vaccination administered to prevent an infectious disease, including presence or absence of antibodies.

• Prohibits state agencies, departments, and political subdivisions from requiring or forcing employers and public accommodations to discriminate based on immunization status.

• Grants individuals the right to seek preliminary or permanent injunctions in circuit court against violators, with courts authorized to assess penalties and award reasonable attorney fees and costs to prevailing parties.

• Authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil actions against violators and to defend employers, public accommodations, or occupational licensing boards subject to federal fines, penalties, or mandates in violation of the act.