HB 205 Buchheit-Courtway, Cyndi
HB 205 -- UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICE
SPONSOR: Buchheit-Courtway
This bill provides that it is an unlawful discriminatory practice for a government entity, public official, or agent of the state or of a political subdivision to require any person to receive a medication, vaccination, or injection that has not been fully authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration, is allowed under an emergency use authorization, or is undergoing safety trials. The bill specifies that the provisions will not prohibit health facilities from requiring employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in order for a health facility to participate in a federal program or contract, and the provisions will not prohibit public colleges or universities from requiring select students to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in order for a college or university to receive federal funds.
This bill is the same as HCS HB 1709 (2022).