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ID H0443
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2020
Primary Sponsor
Commerce and Human Resources Committee
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AI Summary
- Creates a new "Medical Consumer Protection Act" as Chapter 28, Title 44, Idaho Code.
- Prohibits the State of Idaho and political subdivisions from contracting with employers or companies that discriminate based on vaccination records or vaccination status.
- Prevents employers and companies with state contracts from discharging, refusing to hire, or discriminating against employees based on vaccination status when refusal is due to medical contraindication or reasons of conscience, including religious or philosophical beliefs.
- Defines "discrimination against unvaccinated persons" as subjecting any employee to adverse employment action for refusing vaccination due to medical contraindication or conscience-based reasons.
- Makes violations of these requirements a breach of contract with the state or political subdivision.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to specify that employers or companies contracting with the State of Idaho shall not engage in discrimination against unvaccinated persons.
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Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Commerce & Human Resources
2/7/2020
Committee Referrals
Commerce and Human Resources2/7/2020
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