HB435 Summary

• Prohibits schools, colleges, and state universities from requiring COVID-19 vaccines without full FDA biologics license (emergency use authorization insufficient)

• Allows students and employees to satisfy vaccine requirements by receiving either the FDA-approved vaccine or an emergency use authorization vaccine

• Provides exemptions from vaccination requirements for medical contraindications, natural immunity, and reasons of conscience including religious convictions

• Expressly covers COVID-19 vaccine injuries under the workers' compensation system for employees required to receive vaccines as a condition of employment

• Authorizes emergency medical technicians to administer COVID-19 tests and extends qualified civil immunity for health care providers through June 30, 2023