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ID S1225
Bill
Status
11/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Adds Section 44-907 to Idaho Code requiring employers that mandate COVID-19 immunization to exempt employees who submit a signed statement.
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Employee exemption requires a signed statement confirming receipt of immunization information from the Department of Health and Welfare or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Exemption available only if employee understands risks and benefits of vaccination and potential risks of non-vaccination, and declines vaccination due to personal beliefs.
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Employers must describe the exemption and cite Section 44-907 in any employee communications regarding required COVID-19 immunizations.
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Act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval with severability clause protecting remaining provisions if any portion is declared invalid.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide that an employer who requires an employee to receive a COVID-19 vaccination must allow a personal belief exemption.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
11/15/2021