Senate Bill 1494 Summary

• Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 23-771 to prohibit disqualification from unemployment benefits based on separation from employment due to COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot requirements.

• Benefits paid under this provision shall not be charged against an employer's account if the vaccine requirement was mandated by law.

• Applies to individuals terminated from employment specifically for not receiving a COVID-19 vaccine or COVID-19 booster shot required by their employer.

• Approved by the Governor on July 6, 2022 and filed with the Secretary of State the same date.