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Introduced
05/28/2019
05/28/2019
In Committee
06/04/2019
06/04/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
133rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
To enact section 4113.73 of the Revised Code to enact the "Medical Consumer Protection Act" to prohibit an employer from taking an adverse employment action against a person who has not been or will not be vaccinated.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Medical Consumer Protection Act," enacts a new section of the Ohio Revised Code (Section 4113.73) to prohibit employers from taking adverse employment actions against individuals who have not been or will not be vaccinated against any illness or disease due to medical contraindications or reasons of conscience, including religious beliefs. The bill allows individuals who believe their employer has violated this provision to bring a civil action and potentially receive compensatory and punitive damages if they prevail.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Ron Hood (R)*,
Bernadine Kent (D)*,
Candice Keller (R),
George Lang (R),
Craig Riedel (R),
Nino Vitale (R),
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Commerce and Labor (on 06/04/2019)
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