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VT H0060
Bill
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Higley
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AI Summary
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Adds "immunization status" as a protected class under Vermont's anti-discrimination laws, defined as an individual's immunization history including whether they have received vaccinations against infectious diseases
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Prohibits discrimination based on immunization status in public accommodations, preventing businesses from refusing service or denying access to facilities
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Extends housing discrimination protections to cover immunization status, barring discrimination in sales, rentals, loans, advertising, and land use decisions
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Makes it unlawful for employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations to discriminate or harass individuals based on their immunization status in hiring, job referrals, membership, or job advertisements
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Effective date: July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
An act relating to prohibiting discrimination based on immunization status
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing
1/22/2025