SB15 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Orr Senator

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Gerald H. AllenWill BarfootTom ButlerDonnie ChesteenChris ElliottSam GivhanGarlan GudgerAndrew JonesSteve LivingstonTim MelsonDan RobertsDavid SessionsShay ShelnuttApril WeaverJack W. Williams

Session

Second Special Session 2021

Title

Vaccine mandates, prohibited unless federally required, vaccine exemption for medical and religious reasons created, parental consent for minor to receive COVID-19 vaccine required

Description

Existing law prohibits the issuance of vaccine or immunization passports or other standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying the immunization status of an individual, except when required for admission to a public K-12 school.

This bill would authorize the Attorney General to pursue civil actions to enjoin a threatened or continuing violation of this prohibition.

Existing law provides that an institution of education may continue to require a student to prove vaccination status as a condition of attendance only for the specific vaccines that were already required by the institution as of January 1, 2021, provided it offers certain exemptions.

This bill would prohibit an institution of education from inquiring about a student's vaccination status without parental consent.

This bill would prohibit an entity, an institution of education, or business subject to this bill from discriminating against an individual who, when covered by this bill, refuses to provide proof of immunization.

This bill would also provide for a private right of action by an individual injured by a violation of this bill.

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Subjects

Vaccinations