HB8 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arnold Mooney Representative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Tommy HanesMike HolmesAndrew SorrellRich Wingo

Session

Second Special Session 2021

Title

Vaccinations, mandates by employers, places of public accommodation, and occupational licensing boards declared a prohibited discriminatory practice, private cause of action authorized, Attorney General authorized to enforce and intervene

Description

This bill would prohibit employers, places of public accommodation, and occupational licensing boards from discriminating against an individual based on immunization status.

This bill would prohibit any state or local governmental body from requiring an employer or public accommodation to discriminate against individuals based on immunization status.

This bill would also authorize the Attorney General to enforce this act and to defend an employer, a place of public accommodation, or an occupational licensing board who is subject to certain federal fines, penalties, or mandates in violation of this state's immunization law.

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Subjects

Vaccinations