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ID S1130

Bill

Status

Passed

4/6/2023

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Coronavirus Stop Act" (Chapter 5, Title 73, Idaho Code) declaring that coronavirus vaccination decisions are personal and individuals cannot be discriminated against based on vaccination status.

  • Prohibits business entities doing business in Idaho from refusing service, products, admission, or transportation based on a person's coronavirus vaccination status, with exemptions for Medicare and Medicaid-funded entities when federal law requires vaccination.

  • Restricts employers from requiring coronavirus vaccination as an employment term except when required by federal law or when employment involves travel to foreign jurisdictions that mandate vaccination as the only entry requirement; requires 14 days advance written notice in such cases.

  • Prohibits state, county, and local government entities from requiring coronavirus vaccination for government benefits, services, licenses, permits, public building access, public transportation use, or employment, except as required by federal law.

  • Bans employers from providing different salary, wages, or ongoing benefits based on vaccination status; allows one-time vaccination incentives and paid time off for vaccination appointments; enforcement by attorney general or prosecuting attorney with attorney's fees awarded for violations.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to establish the Coronavirus Stop Act to prohibit certain actions related to coronavirus.

CORONAVIRUS

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 313 Effective: 04/06/2023

4/6/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration3/14/2023
Judiciary and Rules2/28/2023

Full Bill Text

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