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This bill, the Vaccination Private Choice Protection Act, proposes several key provisions: 1. It prohibits public health authorities from requiring individuals to receive COVID-19 vaccinations if medically contraindicated or against their religious or philosophical beliefs. It also protects patient privacy rights regarding COVID-19 vaccination status and prohibits discrimination based on vaccination status. 2. It prohibits public agencies from issuing or establishing COVID-19 "vaccine passports" and defines key terms related to COVID-19 and vaccination status. 3. It provides employment protections for individuals who refuse to receive emergency use COVID-19 vaccines, prohibiting employers from requiring or discriminating against employees on the basis of vaccination status. 4. It limits the ability of the Governor, state agencies, and public health authorities to mandate vaccinations during declared disasters or emergencies. 5. It establishes new requirements for vaccination tracking systems to obtain written, informed consent before adding or sharing an individual's vaccination information. 6. It prohibits schools, child care facilities, health care providers, and other entities from requiring COVID-19 or other vaccinations as a condition of attendance, employment, or service. 7. It prohibits discrimination in public spaces and the use of vaccination status by insurers and group health plans. 8. It prevents the Division of Motor Vehicles from collecting, maintaining, or requiring vaccination information as a condition of obtaining a state-issued ID or driver's license.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2021/H876