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MS SB2805

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Sojourner

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from taking adverse employment actions against employees who decline COVID-19 vaccination based on religious belief, including termination, suspension, reassignment, unpaid leave, demotion, harassment, or coercion.

  • Grants aggrieved employees the right to apply for unemployment benefits and bring civil lawsuits against employers for damages for violations of this prohibition.

  • Amends Section 41-23-37 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 by adding employment protections to existing school immunization requirements.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of Mississippi residents as condition of employment; prohibit based on religious belief.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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