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PA SB471
PA SB471Prohibiting the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of Pennsylvania residents by the Commonwealth, political subdivisions or as a condition of employment.
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Introduced
03/25/2021
03/25/2021
In Committee
03/25/2021
03/25/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of Pennsylvania <-- residents by the Commonwealth, political subdivisions or as a condition of employment.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Medical Freedom Act," prohibits the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of Pennsylvania residents by the Commonwealth, political subdivisions, or as a condition of employment. It affirms the inalienable right of residents to bodily integrity and freedom from compulsion to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The bill also prohibits any actions that would result in individuals being required to submit to a COVID-19 vaccination, including as a condition of employment, access to education, or entry to public places. Employers are prohibited from taking adverse employment actions against individuals who decline to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and individuals cannot be discriminated against for refusing to accept the vaccination. The bill requires that if the Commonwealth or a political subdivision recommends an individual receive a COVID-19 vaccine, they must provide notice that the recommendation is not mandatory.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9) (on 04/13/2022)
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