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AR SB719
Bill
Status
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Bob Ballinger
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AI Summary
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Establishes a right for individuals to decide whether to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status in employment settings, including current employees, job applicants, and independent contractors.
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Prohibits employers from requiring disclosure of vaccination status for COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, or any mutations, and from retaliating against individuals who exercise this privacy right.
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Provides injured individuals with remedies and procedures available under the Arkansas Civil Rights Act of 1993.
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Authorizes the Department of Finance and Administration to establish a grant program using COVID-19 relief funds to provide restitution to individuals harmed by violations of this section.
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Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon the Governor's approval, expiration of the veto period without action, or veto override.
Legislative Description
To Establish A Right Of Privacy Concerning Coronavirus 2019 (covid-19) Vaccination Status; To Establish A Grant Program With Distribution From Covid-19 Relief Funds; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
10/15/2021