HB621 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris SellsRepresentative

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

HB621 would ban government-issued vaccine passports and prohibit discrimination based on immunization status by government entities and by businesses in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

If passed, it would stop state and local governments from issuing vaccine passports or asking for immunization records as a condition for benefits, services, or entry into government buildings. It would also prevent these government entities from requiring someone to be immunized to receive benefits or services, except where law already requires otherwise. Additionally, it would prevent businesses or others doing business in Alabama from denying goods, services, or admission to someone based on their immunization status or lack of immunization documentation. The changes would take effect immediately after the bill is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• State and local government entities and their officers/agents, who would not issue vaccine passports or require immunization for benefits/services or entry (except where law requires).
• Individuals and the general public in Alabama, who would gain protection from being denied benefits/services or entry based on immunization status.
• Businesses and other entities doing business in Alabama, who would not refuse service or admission based on a person’s immunization status or lack of documentation.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits state or local government entities, or their officers/agents, from issuing vaccine or immunization passports or similar documentation, and from sharing immunization records, except as required by law.
• Prohibits government entities from requiring immunization as a condition for receiving government benefits or services or for entry into government buildings, except as required by law.
• Prohibits entities or individuals doing business in Alabama from refusing goods/services or admission based on an individual’s immunization status or lack of documentation.
• Effective date: takes effect 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