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MS HB1463

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

William Arnold

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state and local governmental entities and public officials from mandating COVID-19 vaccination for any individual, including during a declared state of emergency

  • Bars government entities from treating unvaccinated individuals differently from vaccinated individuals, including denying services, employment, licensing, healthcare access, or educational opportunities based on COVID-19 vaccination status

  • Exempts COVID-19 vaccination from school immunization requirements for children attending public or private schools, regardless of State Health Officer recommendations

  • Prohibits requiring first responders (law enforcement, fire, emergency medical, emergency management, and public works personnel) to receive COVID-19 vaccination

  • Restricts the Governor from issuing executive orders that contradict these prohibitions, effective July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

COVID-19 vaccinations; prohibit governmental entities and public officials from requiring for any person.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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