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AR SB3

Bill

Status

Passed

9/15/2023

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Bryant

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Special)

AI Summary

  • State agencies, political subdivisions, and officials are prohibited from mandating or requiring COVID-19 vaccines or immunizations for any COVID-19 subvariants.

  • COVID-19 vaccination cannot be made a condition of education, employment, entry, services, or licensure from state agencies.

  • 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.

  • The Department of Health must maintain and publicly disclose information about potential risks and harms associated with COVID-19 vaccines and immunizations.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor9/12/2023
Public Health, Welfare And Labor9/11/2023

Full Bill Text

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