HB7 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arnold MooneyRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Tommy HanesMike HolmesAndrew SorrellRich Wingo

Session

Second Special Session 2021

Title

Vaccines, prohibits employers from requiring employees to receive COVID-19 vaccinations in certain circumstances, Dept. of Labor in cooperation with Attorney General to publish guidance for employers

Summary

HB7 would bar employers in Alabama from requiring employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine if the employee objects for religious or medical reasons (including recovery from COVID-19) and would require state guidance to employers.

What This Bill Does

It prohibits an employer from mandating vaccination for employees who object on religious or medical grounds. It also requires the Department of Labor, with help from the Attorney General, to publish guidance for employers on how to comply within 60 days of the act’s effective date.

Who It Affects

• Employees in Alabama who object to COVID-19 vaccination on religious grounds or for medical reasons (including those who have recovered from COVID-19) who would not be forced to vaccinate.
• Employers in Alabama, who must not require vaccination from such employees and must follow the forthcoming guidance from the Department of Labor and Attorney General.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits an employer from requiring a COVID-19 vaccination if the employee objects on religious beliefs or medical reasons (including recovery from COVID-19).
• The Department of Labor, in cooperation with the Office of the Attorney General, must publish guidance for employers within 60 days of the act's effective date.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Health