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VT H0060

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Higley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Prohibits discrimination based on immunization status in public accommodations, preventing businesses from refusing service or denying access to facilities

  • Extends housing discrimination protections to cover immunization status, barring discrimination in sales, rentals, loans, advertising, and land use decisions

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

General and Housing1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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