HB29 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Hanes

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Vaccines, employer-mandated COVID-19 vaccination, private right of action against employer for certain injuries or death resulting from

Summary

HB29 would allow employees and their dependents to sue employers for injuries or death tied to a COVID-19 vaccine mandate and would block Alabama from recognizing certain federal vaccine mandates.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, employees can sue their employer for damages caused by an adverse reaction, injury, or temporary or permanent disability resulting from a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Dependents of employees can sue for the death of the employee arising from such a mandate. The state would not recognize or observe federal vaccine mandates enacted after January 1, 2020. The act would take effect immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Employees in Alabama who are required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine by their employer and could sue for damages from adverse reactions or injuries
• Dependents of employees who could sue if the employee dies due to an employer vaccine mandate

Key Provisions

• Defines COVID-19, EMPLOYEE, and EMPLOYER for the purposes of the act
• Grants employees a private right of action against an employer for damages from an employer-mandated COVID-19 vaccination (adverse reaction, injury, or temporary/permanent disability)
• Grants dependents a private right of action against an employer for the death of an employee arising from such a vaccine mandate
• Prohibits Alabama from recognizing or observing federal vaccine mandates enacted after January 1, 2020, with immediate effectiveness upon passage and governor 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

Coronavirus