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MS SB2654
Bill
Status
Failed
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Melanie Sojourner
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AI Summary
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Prohibits employers from taking adverse employment actions against employees who decline COVID-19 vaccination based on religious belief, including termination, suspension, reassignment, demotion, or coercion.
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Allows aggrieved employees to apply for unemployment benefits and bring a cause of action for damages in court if an employer violates these protections.
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Amends Section 41-23-37, Mississippi Code of 1972, which addresses immunization requirements for school attendance.
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Takes effect July 1, 2022.
Legislative Description
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of Mississippi residents as condition of employment; prohibit based on religious belief.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022
Committee Referrals
Public Health and Welfare1/17/2022
Full Bill Text
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