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Introduced
10/26/2021
10/26/2021
In Committee
10/26/2021
10/26/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/03/2021
11/03/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Special Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the COVID-19 public health emergency; providing limitations on requiring COVID-19 vaccinations as specified; specifying liability for employers whose employees separate or are terminated because of a COVID-19 vaccination requirement; establishing a cause of action for damages as specified; appropriating funds for litigation purposes as specified; providing definitions; amending exemptions for immunizations and treatments as specified; amending the worker's compensation program to provide a presumption that an injury caused by a mandated or required COVID-19 vaccination is compensable as specified; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide protections and remedies related to COVID-19 vaccination requirements in Wyoming. It creates a new law (W.S. 27-1-117) that requires employers to provide severance pay to employees who voluntarily resign or are terminated due to a COVID-19 vaccination requirement, with some exceptions. It also establishes limitations on COVID-19 vaccination requirements (W.S. 35-4-140), requiring employers and public accommodations to provide reasonable alternative measures for individuals who decline or cannot confirm receiving a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill amends existing laws to allow for religious and medical exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements and provides a presumption that an injury caused by a required or mandated COVID-19 vaccination is compensable under the workers' compensation program. The bill also appropriates funds for litigation related to COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4 (on 11/03/2021)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2021/HB1009?specialSessionValue=1 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2021Sp1/Introduced/HB1009.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2021Sp1/Fiscal/HB1009.pdf |
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