HB32 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris SellsRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Vaccines, prohibits employers from requiring employees to receive COVID-19 vaccinations in certain circumstances

Summary

HB32 would prohibit Alabama employers from requiring employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine if the employee objects for personal conscience, religious belief, or medical reasons including prior infection.

What This Bill Does

The bill defines COVID-19, an employee, and an employer for clarity. It bars any employer from mandating a COVID-19 vaccination for an employee who objects for conscience, religious belief, or medical reasons (including having recovered from COVID-19). If enacted, the prohibition would take effect immediately after the Governor signs the bill into law.

Who It Affects

• Employees in Alabama who object to COVID-19 vaccination for personal conscience, religious belief, or medical reasons (including prior COVID-19 infection).
• Employers in Alabama who hire or pay wages to state residents and would be prevented from requiring vaccination as a condition of employment.

Key Provisions

• Defines COVID-19, EMPLOYEE, and EMPLOYER for the purposes of the act.
• Prohibits an employer from requiring a COVID-19 vaccination from any employee who objects for personal conscience, based on a religious belief, or for medical reasons including prior recovery from COVID-19.
• Effective immediately following the act's passage and approval by the Governor (or otherwise becoming law).

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

Subjects

Health