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MD HB799

MD HB799
State and Local Government - COVID-19 - Vaccination by Choice Act


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Introduced
02/03/2022
In Committee
02/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibiting the State and the political subdivisions in the State from requiring an applicant for employment or an employee to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition for employment.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "State and Local Government - COVID-19 - Vaccination by Choice Act," prohibits the state of Maryland and its local governments, including counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions, from requiring applicants for employment or current employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. The bill defines COVID-19 to include the coronavirus known as COVID-19 or 2019-nCoV and the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The provisions apply to all state government units, including those with independent personnel systems, as well as the specified local government entities. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (21)

Last Action

House Health and Government Operations Hearing (14:00 3/14/2022 ) (on 03/14/2022)

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