HB617 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arnold MooneyRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Vaccine passports, to prohibit the issuance of, to prohibit entities from requiring an individual to receive an immunization as a condition for receiving government benefits or services

Summary

HB617 would bar government entities from issuing vaccine passports or requiring immunization for government benefits, and would prevent businesses from denying service based on vaccination status.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would stop state and local governments from issuing vaccine passports or forcing people to prove immunization for benefits or services, with exceptions allowed only as required by existing Alabama law. It would also prevent entities or people doing business in Alabama from refusing goods, services, or entry to individuals based on their immunization status or lack of documentation. The law would take effect immediately after the governor signs it, or once it becomes law by other means.

Who It Affects

• State and local government entities and their officers/agents, who would be prohibited from issuing vaccine passports or conditioning benefits/services on immunization.
• Businesses and other entities operating in Alabama, who would be prohibited from denying goods, services, or admission based on an individual's immunization status or lack of documentation.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits state and local government entities from issuing vaccine passports, immunization passes, or sharing immunization records, except as required by existing law.
• Prohibits government entities from requiring immunization as a condition for receiving benefits, services, or entry into government buildings, except as required by existing law.
• Prohibits entities or individuals doing business in Alabama from refusing to provide goods or services or admission based on an individual's immunization status or lack of documentation.
• Effective date: becomes law immediately after passage and governor's approval.

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

Subjects

Immunizations