SB 1064
Creates new unlawful employment practices
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LR Number:
5214S.02I
Last Action:
3/1/2022 - Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2022

Current Bill Summary

SB 1064 - Under this act, it is an unlawful employment practice for any employer to refuse an employee a reasonable accommodation from any requirement related to COVID-19 because of the employee's sincerely held religious, ethical, or moral beliefs. In granting an employee a reasonable accommodation, an employer shall apply the same standards as are required by federal law and regulations promulgated by the Missouri Commission on Human Rights for reasonable accommodations for disabilities. A reasonable accommodation under this act may include an exemption from vaccination requirements for COVID-19 or mandatory testing for COVID-19.

This provision is similar to a provision in SCS/SBs 702, 636, 651, & 693 (2022) and a provision in HCS/HBs 2358 & 1485 (2022).

SCOTT SVAGERA

Amendments

No Amendments Found.