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AR HB1547

AR HB1547
To Prohibit The State From Mandating A Vaccine Or Immunization For Coronavirus 2019 (covid-19); To Govern Requirements For A Vaccine Or Immunization For Coronavirus 2019 (covid-19); And To Declare An Emergency.

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Introduced
02/23/2021
In Committee
04/19/2021
Crossed Over
03/15/2021
Passed
04/22/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/28/2021

Introduced Session

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE STATE FROM MANDATING A VACCINE OR IMMUNIZATION FOR CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19); TO GOVERN REQUIREMENTS FOR A VACCINE OR IMMUNIZATION FOR CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19) EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the state, state agencies, and local officials from mandating or requiring individuals to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or immunization, except for state-owned or state-controlled medical facilities that can offer positive incentives. The bill also requires the Department of Health to maintain and publish information and data on the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. Additionally, the bill prohibits discrimination or coercion against individuals who refuse to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or immunization. The bill contains a temporary provision that allows for a limited suspension of these laws if a more virulent strain of COVID-19 impacts children within two years of the FDA approval of the vaccine or immunization.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (46)

Breanne Davis (R)*,  Robin Lundstrum (R)*,  Bob Ballinger (R),  Sonia Barker (R),  Howard Beaty (R),  Rick Beck (R),  Mary Bentley (R),  Mark Berry (R),  Cecile Bledsoe (R),  Harlan Breaux (R),  Keith Brooks (R),  Karilyn Brown (R),  Josh Bryant (R),  John Carr (R),  Alan Clark (R),  Joe Cloud (R),  Bruce Coleman (R),  Cameron Cooper (R),  Cindy Crawford (R),  Gary Deffenbaugh (R),  Jim Dotson (R),  Brian Evans (R),  Tony Furman (R),  Trent Garner (R),  Justin Gonzales (R),  Delia Haak (R),  Kim Hammer (R),  Missy Irvin (R),  Jack Ladyman (R),  Mark Lowery (R),  Roger Lynch (R),  Julie Mayberry (R),  Rick McClure (R),  Austin McCollum (R),  Ron McNair (R),  Jon Milligan (R),  Clint Penzo (R),  Johnny Rye (R),  Brandt Smith (R),  David Tollett (R),  Kendon Underwood (R),  DeAnn Vaught (R),  Les Warren (R),  Danny Watson (R),  Carlton Wing (R),  Jim Wooten (R), 

Last Action

Notification that HB1547 is now Act 977 (on 04/28/2021)

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