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AR HB1973
Bill
Status
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Joshua Bryant
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AI Summary
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Individuals have the right to decide whether to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status in employment settings, including employees, job applicants, and contract workers.
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Employers are prohibited from requiring disclosure of an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status and from retaliating against individuals for exercising their privacy right under this law.
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Employees or individuals injured by employer violations have access to remedies and procedures available under the Arkansas Civil Rights Act of 1993.
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The Department of Finance and Administration may establish a grant program using COVID-19 relief funds or American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds to provide restitution to individuals injured by violations of this section.
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The bill is declared an emergency and becomes effective immediately upon gubernatorial approval, gubernatorial inaction, or legislative veto override.
Legislative Description
To Establish A Right Of Privacy Concerning Coronavirus 2019 (covid-19) Vaccination Status; To Establish A Grant Program From Covid-19 Relief Funds Or American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021 Funds; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
10/15/2021