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AR SB3
Bill
Status
9/15/2023
Primary Sponsor
Joshua Bryant
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AI Summary
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State agencies, political subdivisions, and officials are prohibited from mandating or requiring COVID-19 vaccines or immunizations for any COVID-19 subvariants.
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COVID-19 vaccination cannot be made a condition of education, employment, entry, services, or licensure from state agencies.
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State and local officials cannot discriminate against or coerce individuals for refusing COVID-19 vaccination, including withholding employment benefits, career advancement, salary increases, or insurance.
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The Department of Health must maintain and publicly disclose information about potential risks and harms associated with COVID-19 vaccines and immunizations.
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If federal funding depends on COVID-19 vaccination requirements, state agencies must receive approval from the Legislative Council before mandating vaccination; the act became effective September 14, 2023.
Legislative Description
To Prohibit The Government From Mandating A Vaccination Or Immunization For Coronavirus 2019 (covid-19) Or Any Subvariants Of Coronavirus 2019 (covid-19), Or Both; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that SB3 is now Act 4
9/15/2023