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ID H0632
Bill
Status
2/15/2022
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits health care providers, hospitals, and medical care facilities from denying appropriate medical services based on a person's coronavirus infection status, coronavirus immunization status, or refusal to receive coronavirus vaccination, medication, or treatment
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Defines "coronavirus" to include severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the disease caused by it, and any subsequently identified mutations or strains that reach epidemic or pandemic levels and qualify for emergency declaration under Idaho law
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Adds new Section 67-5909B to Chapter 59, Title 67 of the Idaho Code
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Declares an emergency, making the act effective upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to prohibit the denial of access to appropriate medical services on the basis of a person's infection with coronavirus or immunization status for coronavirus.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare
2/16/2022