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GA HB1394

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2022

Primary Sponsor

Charlice Byrd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the authority of the Georgia Department of Public Health and all county boards of health to require vaccinations against or other preventive measures for contagious or infectious diseases
  • Prohibits any state or local government entity from requiring vaccination or proof of postinfection recovery as a condition for government services, employment, professional licensure, enrollment at any educational institution (pre-K through postsecondary), transportation access, admittance to healthcare or child care facilities, or entry to businesses and entertainment venues
  • Bans state and local government entities from issuing vaccine or immunization passports, passes, or any standardized documentation certifying an individual's health status, and prohibits required sharing of immunization records except as otherwise required by law
  • Prohibits any state or local government entity from requiring face masks or other facial coverings to minimize the spread of contagious or infectious diseases
  • Prohibits private businesses operating in Georgia from requiring patrons or customers to show proof of vaccination or postinfection recovery, or to wear masks or facial coverings, as a condition of entry or receiving goods and services

Legislative Description

Public Health, Dept. of; require persons to submit to vaccinations or other measures to prevent contagious or infectious diseases; repeal authority

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/24/2022

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/22/2022

Full Bill Text

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