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MS SB2762

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Sojourner

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits school districts and other political subdivisions from requiring anti-COVID vaccines or face coverings, effective July 1, 2023

  • Creates exceptions for existing vaccination requirements under Sections 41-23-37 and 43-20-8, facilities operated by the Department of Corrections, Division of Youth Services, and state-owned or state-controlled healthcare facilities

  • Permits reasonable accommodation measures for unvaccinated or non-immune employees, patients, visitors, and others to protect public health and safety from communicable diseases

  • Makes it unlawful for school districts or political subdivisions to deny services, employment, licensing, educational opportunities, or healthcare access based on vaccination status or refusal to wear face coverings

  • Allows public accommodations operated by school districts or political subdivisions to exclude or refuse service based on vaccination status or face covering refusal only as permitted under the reasonable accommodation provision

Legislative Description

School districts and political subdivisions; prohibit from implementing mask and Covid vaccine mandates.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Education1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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