MS HB1509

Prohibits state agencies, public officials, universities, community colleges, counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions from discriminating against individuals based on COVID-19 vaccination status or possession of an immunity passport in services, employment, healthcare access, or educational opportunities

Bars public and private schools, kindergartens, and similar educational facilities from requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of attendance for children

Protects employees of any public or private employer who have sincerely held religious objections from being required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine

Allows health care facilities to ask employees to voluntarily disclose vaccination status and implement reasonable accommodation measures for unvaccinated individuals to protect safety and health

Exempts health care facilities from the act's requirements during any period when compliance would violate Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or CDC regulations or guidance