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MD HB1171

MD HB1171
Labor and Employment - Maryland Employee Protection Plan for Vaccine Refusal


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Introduced
02/08/2021
In Committee
02/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibiting an employer from terminating an employee solely on the basis of the employee's refusal to receive a vaccination against COVID-19; specifying that an employee waives the right to file a civil action against the employer if the employee refuses to receive a certain vaccination and the employee contracts COVID-19 in the course of employment; etc.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits employers in Maryland from terminating employees solely based on their refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. However, if an employee refuses the vaccination and later contracts COVID-19 during the course of employment, the employee waives the right to file a civil action against the employer. The bill defines key terms like "COVID-19" and "employer," and specifies that it is an emergency measure taking effect immediately and remaining in effect until the end of 2023.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Hearing 3/09 at 1:30 p.m. (on 02/09/2021)

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