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OH HB401

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jay Edwards

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Origin

House of Representatives

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

  • Exempts injuries or disabilities caused by employer-mandated COVID-19 vaccinations from Workers' Compensation Law coverage
  • Allows employees to sue employers in court for damages resulting from required COVID-19 vaccinations
  • Employees may bring claims within five years after receiving the vaccine if the employer mandated it as a condition of employment
  • Adds "injury or disability caused by a COVID-19 vaccination" as an exclusion to the definition of "injury" under the Workers' Compensation Law
  • Applies to all employers including state agencies, municipal corporations, school districts, and private employers

Legislative Description

Regards employer-mandated COVID-19 vaccination injury

Health and Human Services : Health Care

Last Action

Introduced

8/24/2021

Full Bill Text

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