Prohibiting certain employers from considering an individual’s vaccination status when making employment decisions

Summary

This bill would prohibit private employers from considering whether an individual has received a vaccination when hiring, terminating employment, or setting the terms and conditions of employment. The bill contains several exceptions for certain settings and circumstances: Employers would be permitted to require employee vaccination in health care settings, some child care settings, where the employee works in the employer’s home, and to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable federal and state laws. In addition, the bill would not apply to government employers. Finally, the bill would authorize administrative remedies for violations, as well as a private right of action.

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Where it stands

The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

Full history

1. Dec 31, 2025

   Filed

   This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

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2. Dec 18, 2025

   Introduced

   This Introduction was Introduced by Council

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3. Dec 18, 2025

   Referred to committee

   This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

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