OH HB424

Prohibits political subdivisions, public officials, public schools, state agencies, and state institutions of higher education from requiring COVID-19 vaccination, requesting proof of vaccination status, denying services based on vaccination status, or taking adverse employment actions based on vaccination status.

Amends Ohio Revised Code section 2305.2311 to codify qualified civil immunities for health care providers and emergency medical technicians providing services during disasters or emergencies, with exceptions for reckless disregard, intentional misconduct, or willful/wanton misconduct.

Creates new section 2305.2312 establishing immunity from civil liability for exposure to or transmission of MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV, or SARS-CoV-2 unless the exposure was caused by reckless conduct, intentional misconduct, or willful/wanton misconduct.

Prohibits government orders, recommendations, or guidelines related to these viruses from creating enforceable duties of care or new causes of action, with a presumption that such government directives are inadmissible as evidence of established duties.

Declares the act an emergency measure effective immediately; repeals the new section 3792.05 on the date two years after its effective date.