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ID H0719
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/3/2022
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- Establishes new Section 73-405 of Idaho Code addressing employer coronavirus vaccine mandates and religious exemptions
- Requires employers to bear the burden of proof that denying a religious exemption from a coronavirus vaccine requirement is essential to furthering a compelling interest and is the least restrictive means available
- Permits employees whose religious exercise is burdened in violation of these provisions to bring claims against employers and obtain appropriate relief, with prevailing employees entitled to attorney's fees and costs
- Clarifies employees are not required to exhaust other legal remedies before bringing a claim under this section
- Effective July 1, 2022, with an emergency declaration
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide requirements regarding a coronavirus vaccine and religious exemptions and to provide for a claim against an employer in certain instances.
FREE EXERCISE OF RELIGION
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
3/4/2022
Committee Referrals
State Affairs3/4/2022
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